GRAFTABL command in Windows

The Windows graftabl command is used to modify the system code page in order to support different character sets. This can be useful when working with languages that require special characters or symbols. By using graftabl, users can change the mapping of certain characters to different codes, allowing for better compatibility with various languages. This command can help ensure that text is displayed correctly and that applications function as intended when working with non-standard character sets.

GRAFTABL Syntax:

graftabl [option] [parameter]

Windows GRAFTABL Options:

Option	Description
/r	Display current GRAFTABL code
/c	Clears any previous GRAFTABL
/l:	Loads the specified GRAFTABL

GRAFTABL Parameters:

Parameter	Description
code	Specifies the GRAFTABL code

How to use GRAFTABL command:

Load the table for Code Page 437

graftabl 437

Loads the table for Code Page 437, which is commonly used for English.

Unload the current table

graftabl

Unloads the current table, reverting back to the default configuration.

Display current table information

graftabl /query

Displays information about the current code page table in use.

Load the table for Cyrillic (Windows 1251)

graftabl 1251

Loads the code page table for Cyrillic characters with Windows 1251 encoding.

Switch the table to Hebrew (Windows 1255)

graftabl 1255

Switches the current code page table to the one for Hebrew characters using Windows 1255 encoding.

Check the available code page tables

graftabl /status

Displays a list of available code page tables that can be loaded using graftabl.

Load the Japanese (Shift-JIS) code page table

graftabl 932

Loads the code page table for Japanese characters using Shift-JIS encoding.

Revert back to default table after using a different one

graftabl /revert 1252

Reverts back to the default code page table after temporarily loading the one for Western European languages.

:::tip
When using the graftabl command in Windows CMD, make sure to carefully follow the syntax and options provided by the command to achieve the desired results.
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### How do I use graftabl in Windows?
To use the graftabl command in Windows, execute the following command:
```cmd
graftabl

What is the purpose of the graftabl command?

The graftabl command in Windows is used to enable or disable the ability of MS-DOS applications to display the extended character set.

How can I list the current status of graftabl in Windows?

To list the current status of graftabl in Windows, you can use the following command:

graftabl /status

How do I enable graftabl in Windows CMD?

To enable graftabl in Windows CMD, use the following command:

graftabl /enable

How do I disable graftabl in CMD?

To disable graftabl in CMD, you can use the following command:

graftabl /disable

Can I change the code page using graftabl in Windows?

Yes, you can change the code page using graftabl in Windows with the following command:

graftabl /codepage <codepage>

How do I display help information for graftabl in Windows CMD?

To display help information for graftabl in Windows CMD, use the following command:

graftabl /?

Is it possible to reset graftabl settings in Windows?

Yes, you can reset graftabl settings in Windows by executing the following command:

graftabl /reset

Applications of the GRAFTABL Command

Enable the use of extended ASCII characters in text mode.