Name: then

Type: keyword

Syntax: then

Summary: Used in an <if> <control structure> to separate the condition from the <statement|statements> that are <execute|executed> if the condition is true.

Introduced: 1.0

OS: mac,windows,linux,ios,android

Platforms: desktop,server,web,mobile

Example:
if a is true then beep

Description:
Use the <then> <keyword> before the <statement|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

  if someConditionObtains()
  then performAnAction

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

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

References: else (keyword), end if (keyword), keyword (glossary), statement (glossary), execute (glossary), control structure (glossary), if (control_st)
