SYNOPSIS
false [argument...]
DESCRIPTION
The false command simply returns an exit status of 1 (failure). It ignores any arguments given on the command line. This can be useful in shell scripts.
DIAGNOSTICS
false always returns an exit status of 1.
PORTABILITY
POSIX.2. x/OPEN Portability Guide 4.0. All UNIX systems. Windows 10. Windows Server 2016. Windows Server 2019. Windows 11. Windows Server 2022. Windows Server 2025.
NOTE
This command is provided as both an external utility and as a built-in command of the MKS KornShell.
AVAILABILITY
PTC MKS Toolkit for Power Users
PTC MKS Toolkit for System Administrators
PTC MKS Toolkit for Developers
PTC MKS Toolkit for Interoperability
PTC MKS Toolkit for Professional Developers
PTC MKS Toolkit for Professional Developers 64-Bit Edition
PTC MKS Toolkit for Enterprise Developers
PTC MKS Toolkit for Enterprise Developers 64-Bit Edition
SEE ALSO
PTC MKS Toolkit 10.5 Documentation Build 40.