Powershell script, write-output

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I need to write a PowerShell script to do the following, "Lab assignment: Write a PowerShell script that prompts the user to enter their first and last name then prints back out a greeting with their name in it (e.g. Hello, John Anderson). Proper script formatting will be 50% of your grade. "

brand new to PowersSell and scripting. help is very appreciated.

I have tried using the write-output cmd

Write-Output "Hello " (Read-Host -Prompt 'What is your name?')

I get the prompt to enter name but the output is on 2 different lines

I need them on the same line and to print.

SO isn't a script writing service, but I can give you some pointers. I would recommend breaking your script into multiple lines. Maybe store the user input into a variable and then output that variable in your Write-Output line — HeedfulCrayon
– HeedfulCrayon, Commented Sep 9, 2019 at 20:35
Read Get-Help Write-Output and then omit it completely, concatenating the two strings with a + => "Hello "+(Read-Host -Prompt 'What is your name?') — user6811411
– user6811411, Commented Sep 9, 2019 at 20:45

mklement0 · Accepted Answer · 2019-09-09 22:18:33Z

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The prompt (Read-Host -Prompt ...) is the 2nd argument passed to Write-Output; instead, you want it inside the 1st (and only) argument, the "Hello " string.

This will work:

Write-Output "Hello $(Read-Host -Prompt 'What is your name?')"

edited Sep 9, 2019 at 22:18

mklement0

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answered Sep 9, 2019 at 20:40

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