---
module: [kind=event] terminate
---

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The @{terminate} event is fired when <kbd>Ctrl-T</kbd> is held down.

This event is normally handled by @{os.pullEvent}, and will not be returned. However, @{os.pullEventRaw} will return this event when fired.

@{terminate} will be sent even when a filter is provided to @{os.pullEventRaw}. When using @{os.pullEventRaw} with a filter, make sure to check that the event is not @{terminate}.

## Return values
1. @{string}: The event name.

## Example
Prints a message when Ctrl-T is held:
```lua
while true do
  local event = os.pullEventRaw("terminate")
  if event == "terminate" then print("Terminate requested!") end
end
```

Exits when Ctrl-T is held:
```lua
while true do
  os.pullEvent()
end
```