===== Gosub (Statement) =====
==== Format ====
**gosub** [[labelprogramsyntax|label]]\\
\\
label:\\
[[programsyntax|statement(s)]]\\
**return**

==== Description ====
Jumps to the specified label.  Upon encountering a [[Return|Return]] statement the program will continue at the line following the Gosub.  Gosubs may call other gosubs but all variables are shared.
==== Example ====

<code>
a$ = "Hello"
gosub double
print a$
b = 3
gosub triple
print b
end

double:
a$ = a$ + a$
return

triple:
b = b * 3
return
</code>
will display\\
<code>
HelloHello
9
</code>

==== See Also ====
{{page>en:start#Program Control&noheader}}

==== Notes ====
As of version 0.9.9.2 [[goto|Goto]], [[gosub|Gosub]], and labels can not be used in [[Function|Function]] and [[Subroutine|Subroutine]] definitions.