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description: "Learn more about: .WHILE (32-bit MASM)"
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# .WHILE (32-bit MASM)

Generates code that executes the block of *statements* while *condition* remains true. (32-bit MASM only.)

## Syntax

> **.WHILE** *condition*\
> *statements*\
> **.ENDW**

## See also

[Directives reference](directives-reference.md)\
[MASM BNF Grammar](masm-bnf-grammar.md)