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HEADER Command
Category Reference/Commodore Basic V3.5 Topic HEADER "diskname" [Iid#] ,Ddrive# [,Uunit#] Formats a disk. A disk name is required (maximum of 16 characters). Specifying an ID number (any 2 characters) performs a full format, otherwise a quick format (clearing the directory) is performed, and the disk's previous ID number retained. A quick format can only be done only on a disk that was previously fully formatted. WARNING: This command will destroy all files on disk. When entering this command, an ARE YOU SURE? prompt will appear. Entering Y will proceed with the format, any other key will quit. Examples `HEADER "MYDISK",D0` Performs a quick format, and labels the disk "MYDISK" `HEADER "MYDISK",I1A,D0,U9` Performs a full format on the disk in device 9, and gives the disk an ID number of 1A Abbreviation HE SHIFT+A