Msgbox vbs gave me expected end of the statement

Question

dim answer = call MsgBox("This will destroy your computer, Do you wish to proceed", 4, "WARNING!") 
If answer = 6 Then
    MsgBox "WORKS!"
End If

gave me expected end of the statement line 1 char 12

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score -1 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 03 '22 at 10:24

You just need to separate declaring your answer variable and assigning the prompt result:

Dim answer

answer = MsgBox("This will destroy your computer, Do you wish to proceed", 4, "WARNING!")

If answer = 6 Then
    MsgBox "WORKS!"
End If

(and there's no need to call)

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