Syntax error How to use PowerShell Break with the Label.

How to use PowerShell Break with the Label.

When the break statement is mentioned with the Label, PowerShell exits to the label instead of exiting the current loop.

Example

$i = 1
while ($i -lt 10) {
   Write-Output "i = $i"
   if($i -eq 5){
      Write-Output "Break statement executed"
      Break :mylable
   }
   $i++
}
Write-Output "Entering to another loop"
$j = 1
:mylable while($j -lt 3){
   Write-Output "j = $j"
   $j++
}

Output

i = 1
i = 2
i = 3
i = 4
i = 5
Break statement executed
Entering to another loop
j = 1
j = 2

As you can see in the above example when the value of 5 executed, the block containing label (mylable) is also executed and execution moves to another loop.

Updated on: 2020-03-12T07:30:16+05:30

874 Views

Kickstart Your Career

Get certified by completing the course

Get Started
Advertisements