Batch file decides that 4 > 39, How do I fix it?

Question

Note: The file Default.txt contains one line with these three characters:1:X

    @echo off
    set r=0
    :: For loop retrieves lines of text f         


        

Answer 1

  C:\>if 4 LEQ 39 (
set _1=!_1!
 set /a r=4+1
 goto space
)  

Remove quotations and try that should work , quotes are normally used with strings.