quit

Quits the application.

# Metadata

Platforms: desktop, server, mobile OS: mac, windows, linux, ios, android Introduced: 1.0 Security:

# Syntax

quit [exitCode]

# Params

- exitCode : The exit status to return to the operating system. If you don't specify an exitCode, the exit status is 0. The exitCode must be an integer greater than or equal to 0.

# Examples

quit 1

if it is "OK" then quit end if

# Description

Use the quit command to exit LiveCode (or a standalone application).

Once issued, the quit command triggers a shutdownRequest message. If the shutdownRequest message is not passed then the quit will be blocked (i.e. the program won't close).

If you want to check a condition or ask the user for confirmation before deciding whether to quit, use an if control structure:

on getMeOuttaHere answer "Are you sure you want to quit?" with "No way" or "OK" if it is "OK" then quit end if end getMeOuttaHere

To force a quit without sending a shutdownRequest message use:

lock messages quit

# Tags

windowing,

# See

- **message:** shutdownRequest, shutdown - **command:** kill, close process - **glossary:** application, command, standalone application, control structure, message - **control structure:** if