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Lesson 23Step 1 of 5

Else Statement

Handle alternative cases

What is the Else Statement?

The else statement lets you run code when the if condition is false. It handles the "otherwise" case!

Basic Syntax

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if (condition) {
  // Runs if condition is true
} else {
  // Runs if condition is false
}
 // Example:
const age = 15
 if (age >= 18) {
  console.log('You can vote!')
} else {
  console.log('Too young to vote')  // This runs
}

Think of it like:

  • IF it's raining, bring an umbrella
  • ELSE (otherwise), wear sunglasses