Asking input with set and if condition in batch

Question

This doesn't work ("incorrect syntax error"):

@ECHO OFF

SET /p type="[1] 32bit    [2] 64bit    [3] 32+64bit: "

if %type% == 1
(
  REM Do something here
  REM Do something here
)

I thought it was correct, according to the question How to use if - else structure in a batch file?

What's wrong?

Your example does not follow the same syntax as the example in the link you posted as Magoo has pointed out to you in his answer. — Squashman
– Squashman, Commented Dec 2, 2016 at 17:13
See this answer with a brief description of IF syntax. Running in a command prompt window if /? explains this command and the syntax which must be used as well. — Mofi
– Mofi, Commented Dec 2, 2016 at 17:31

Magoo · Accepted Answer · 2016-12-02 16:53:23Z

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The parenthesis must be on the same line as the if

answered Dec 2, 2016 at 16:53

Magoo

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