return return from a KornShell function or . (dot) script	KornShell Built-in
	SYNOPSIS DESCRIPTION DIAGNOSTICS PORTABILITY NOTE SEE ALSO

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SYNOPSIS

return [expression]

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DESCRIPTION

return returns from a KornShell function or . (dot) script. The exit status is the value of expression. The default value of expression is the exit status of the last command executed.

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DIAGNOSTICS

The current function or script returns the value of expression. If no expression is given, the exit status is the exit status of the last command executed.

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PORTABILITY

POSIX.2. x/OPEN Portability Guide 4.0.

return is a built-in command of the Bourne Shell and KornShell on UNIX systems.

Allowing an expression, rather than just a number, is an extension found in the KornShell.

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NOTE

This is a special built-in command of the MKS KornShell.

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SEE ALSO

Commands:

exit, sh