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echo Console Command

Documentation and examples for the echo command in Europa Universalis IV.

echo

Debug

Echoes the given text in the console

ParameterDescription
TextTextrequired

Command builder

Fill in the parameters to build a ready-to-paste echo command.

Text

Overview

Prints whatever text you give it back into the console. Mostly used inside command files to annotate output.

Frequently asked questions

How do you use the echo command in EU4?

Open the console with the grave (`) key while in-game, type echo followed by its parameters, then press Enter. The console can't be opened in Ironman games.

What does the echo command do?

Echoes the given text in the console.

What are the parameters for the echo command?

The syntax is echo [text]. It takes one argument: text.

Does the echo command require any DLC?

No. echo is part of the base game and works without any DLC.

Can you use echo in Ironman mode?

No. The console is disabled in Ironman games, so echo can't be entered. Because achievements are only earned in Ironman, console commands like echo can't be used to unlock them.