Command operators are special characters that the command processors interpret as specific commands rather than regular input characters. These operators can be typed at a command prompt or be included in a batch or command file.

If you intend to use a character that is normally interpreted as a command operator as a regular character, you must escape it by preceding it with the ^ character. Some command operators are valid at the OS/2 command prompt only, not in DOS sessions.

The following lists the command operators in the order in which the command processors recognize them: