[Tallyrand]

#include <iostream>

int main ()
{
using namespace std;

cout << "Text";

return 0;
}
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the console screen shuts whenever i open it how would i pause it so it wont shut.

[zoerb]

try including conio.h and call the function getch();

[spartanM19SSM]

Well, first, are you using C++.NET? If you are then instead of that use cin.ignore(); on a line before the return statement...

[petogaz]

if you're using DevC++ include system("PAUSE") on a line before return 0.

[Deathwalker]

If you include the windows.h file you can use the Sleep();command, with the duration within the parenthesis.