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# Jump Statements (C++)
A C++ jump statement performs an immediate local transfer of control.  
  
## Syntax  
  
```  
break;  
continue;  
return [expression];  
goto identifier;  
```  
  
## Remarks  
 See the following topics for a description of the C++ jump statements.  
  
-   [break Statement](../cpp/break-statement-cpp.md)  
  
-   [continue Statement](../cpp/continue-statement-cpp.md)  
  
-   [return Statement](../cpp/return-statement-cpp.md)  
  
-   [goto Statement](../cpp/goto-statement-cpp.md)  
  
## See Also  
 [Overview of C++ Statements](../cpp/overview-of-cpp-statements.md)