Batch - Search if a variable contains spaces

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I have a variable that I need to check if it contains spaces, and exit if it does. I have this code: ``` if not [%VAR%]==[%VAR: =%] exit 1 ``` .. but it does not work for spaces. I can use it for other characters though. For example looking for "/" works with same code: ``` if not [%VAR%]==[%VAR:/=%] exit 1 ``` Is there a way to do it? Thanks,

Accepted Answer

This should do as you need: double quotes are always the solution for spaces, and also with some other characters.

```
if not "%VAR%"=="%VAR: =%" exit 1
```

Batch - Search if a variable contains spaces

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