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# PROMPT

`PROMPT` Raise a modal dialog and wait until the user dismisses the prompt

### When to use it <a href="#when-to-use-it" id="when-to-use-it"></a>

Use `PROMPT` any time the payload should pause and give the user information.

#### Syntax <a href="#syntax" id="syntax"></a>

```none
PROMPT [message]
```

**message&#x20;*****required***

Text that will be displayed to the user. Messages should be kept short enough to fit on the device display.

<figure><img src="/files/oifVYyt2lDE0JLEkiOTK" alt="The IP picker dialog"><figcaption><p>The IP picker dialog</p></figcaption></figure>

### Results <a href="#results" id="results"></a>

`PROMPT` will wait until the user has dismissed the prompt, pausing the payload.

### Examples <a href="#examples" id="examples"></a>

```bash
PROMPT "The user should know about this..."
```

{% hint style="info" %}
Remember to enclose the prompt text in quotes if it contains spaces!
{% endhint %}