PowerShell ISE is a Windows host application based on GUI. It is a scripting tool to create and run scripts in Windows. Moreover, it helps the developers while testing and debugging the existing PowerShell scripts. It has more advanced features than the normal PowerShell CLI.
This tutorial will provide the method of writing and running the scripts in PowerShell.
Writing and Running Scripts in Windows PowerShell ISE: A Step-by-Step Guide
These are the queries that will be answered in detail:
How to Write a Script?
Follow the provided steps to create\write a script in Windows PowerShell.
Step 1: Launch PowerShell ISE
First, search and run the “Windows PowerShell ISE” as an administrator with the help of the Startup menu:
Step 2: Write a Code Inside a Script
Now, write down any command inside a script. For instance, we have typed the following command:
Step 3: Save the Script
After that, save the script by clicking on the below highlighted “Save” button or press the “CTRL+S” keys:
Next, provide the desired file name, select the file type, and save the script by clicking on the “Save” button. Here, we have specified the “Script” as the file name and “PowerShell Files(*.ps1, …” as a file type:
How to Run a Script in Windows PowerShell ISE?
To run a PowerShell script in Windows PowerShell ISE, check out the provided steps.
Step 1: Locate the Script
To run the PowerShell script, launch the “Windows PowerShell ISE” and then locate the script file by clicking on the below-highlighted folder icon:
Step 2: Open the Script
Now, select the previously created script named “Script” and hit the “Open” button:
Step 3: Run the Script
Lastly, trigger the below-highlighted green play button or press the “F5” button to execute the script:
That’s it! We have compiled the easiest way for writing and running the PowerShell scripts.
Conclusion
To write a PowerShell script, first, launch the “Windows PowerShell ISE” and write code inside the script. Then, save it with the “PowerShell Files(*.ps1, …” as the file type. Similarly, the script can be executed with the “Windows PowerShell ISE”. This post demonstrated the method of writing and running the scripts in PowerShell ISE.
