# break - stop the current inner loop

## Synopsis

    LOOP_CONSTRUCT
       [COMMANDS ...]
       break
       [COMMANDS ...]
    end

## Description

`break` halts a currently running loop (LOOP_CONSTRUCT), such as a for or while loop. It is usually added inside of a conditional block such as an if block.

The -h or --help option displays help about using this command.

## Example

The following code searches all .c files for “smurf”, and halts at the first occurrence.

    for i in *.c
        if grep smurf $i
            echo Smurfs are present in $i
            break
        end
    end

## See Also

- the continue command, to skip the remainder of the current iteration of the current inner loop