Read-Host

Reads a line of input from the host console.

Snap-In: Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility

Syntax:

Read-Host [

 [-Prompt] <Object>] [-AsSecureString] [-Verbose] [-Debug] [-ErrorAction <ActionPreference>] [-ErrorVariable <String>] [-OutVariable <String>] [-OutBuffer <Int32>] 

Description:

The read-host accepts or reads what is input into the host, usually from a keyboard. It allows you to compose a prompt and assign variables to what is input at the prompt. You can also assign a variable to the cmdlet itself.