Name

default

Description

Keyword for defining the default condition of a switch. If none of the case names match the switch parameter, the statement(s) after the default syntax are executed. Switch structures don't require a default.

Examples

  • char letter = 'F';
    
    switch(letter) {
      case 'A': 
        println("Alpha");  // Does not execute
        break;
      case 'B': 
        println("Bravo");  // Does not execute
        break;
      default:
        println("Zulu");   // Prints "Zulu"
        break;
    }
    

Syntax

  • default: statements

Parameters

  • statementsone or more valid statements to be executed