description: "Learn about the structure and syntax of cmdlets in Exchange PowerShell, Exchange Online PowerShell, standalone Exchange Online Protection (EOP) PowerShell, and Security & Compliance ...

Get-Basics PowerShell uses a consistent syntax for all of its commands — in fact, PowerShell commands are actually called cmdlets, because they’re much more than simple DOS-style actions.

Usually, PowerShell developers use comment-based help inside of the cmdlet's function to provide help content to the user, however that approach doesn't allow us to control all aspects of the help ...

Although PowerShell can be a bit intimidating at times, Microsoft has built in a comprehensive help system that should be able to assist you with most of your PowerShell related questions.

PowerShell doesn't limit you to merely getting a list of commands. You can also retrieve a command's syntax by using the Get-Help cmdlet. Simply append the cmdlet for which you want to get help.

How to change Registry value in PowerShell? To change a registry value in PowerShell, use the Set-ItemProperty cmdlet. First, ensure the registry entry exists or create it with New-ItemProperty.

You get that data to the format-list cmdlet through the pipeline. Remember our get-process cmdlet from my first article on PowerShell basics?