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C++ default Keyword

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Example

Specify some code to run if there is no case match in a switch block:

int day = 4;
switch (day) {
  case 6:
    cout << "Today is Saturday";
    break;
  case 7:
    cout << "Today is Sunday";
    break;
  default:
    cout << "Looking forward to the Weekend";
}

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Definition and Usage

The default keyword specifies the default block of code in a switch statement, which is the code to run if there is no case match in the switch.

Note: if the default keyword is used as the last statement in a switch block, it does not need a break.

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Read more about the switch statement in our C++ Switch Tutorial.

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