How to break out of loop when debugging?

I tried using the break statement, but I just get a Error: A BREAK statement appeared outside of a loop. Use RETURN instead. error despite the fact that I am definitely inside a while loop right now.

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I don't think you can do that.
I have the same problem

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Hi,
If you are trying to know how to come out of a loop while debugging, you could just place a breakpoint just below the loop and click on continue(F5).
As far as the error is concerned, you might have probably missed or misplaced an 'end'.

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I had exactly the same thought while debugging a lengthy file: every-time setting a breakpoint and typing F5 feels clumsy.
As a user I would suggest the following: make a hotkey to exit the loop in debugging mode, for example ctrl-shift-F11.
I think it is potentially a handy feature that users would appreciate.
In the editor you can point to a line, right click and choose "run to cursor"

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on 15 Apr 2020

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on 16 Dec 2020

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