_true.txt

True built-in

The dfn:[true built-in] does nothing successfully.

Syntax

• true

Description

The true built-in does nothing. Any command line arguments are ignored.

Exit status

The exit status of the true built-in is zero.

Notes

The true built-in is a mandatory built-in.

The true and colon built-ins have the same effect, but true is a mandatory built-in while colon is a special.