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If I had the following code:

set alpha=abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

What would I have to do to %alpha% in order to result in only a, b, c, . . ., z?

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  • Isn't it already only a, b, c, ..., z? Commented Aug 5, 2011 at 12:19

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If you want to access it via the position you need

set alpha=abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
echo %alpha:~0,1%
echo %alpha:~1,1%
echo %alpha:~2,1%
echo %alpha:~25,1%

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@Whef: Please take into account that it is possible (and is greatly encouraged) to formally accept the answer that has worked for you.
Sorry about that, didn't realize what that check was for.

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