# STOP Statement

#### Purpose:

To terminate program execution and return to command level.

#### Syntax:

    STOP

#### Comments:

STOP statements may be used anywhere in a program to terminate execution. When a STOP is encountered, the following message is printed:

    Break in line nnnnn

Unlike the END statement, the STOP statement does not close files.

GW-BASIC always returns to command level after a STOP is executed. Execution is resumed by issuing a CONT command.

#### Examples:

    10 INPUT A, B, C
    20 K=A^2*5.3: L=B^3/.26
    30 STOP
    40 M=C*K+100: PRINT M
    RUN
     ? 1, 2, 3
    BREAK IN 30
    PRINT L
     30.76923
    CONT
     115.9