then

Used in an if control structure to separate the condition from the statements that are execute if the condition is true.

# Metadata

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

# Syntax

then

# Examples

if a is true then beep

# Description

Use the then keyword before the statements you want to execute if a condition is true.

If you want to execute a single statement, place the then keyword before the statement on the same line, as in these examples:

if 1+1 = 2 then doSomethingTrite

or

if someConditionObtains() then performAnAction

If you want to execute multiple statements, place the then keyword on the line before the list of statements, as in this example:

if the backgroundColor of this stack is white then doFirstAction doAnotherAction end if

# Tags

# See

- **keyword:** else, end if - **glossary:** keyword, statement, execute, control structure - **control structure:** if