RMDIR Keyword

RMDIR string-expression

Removes the specified directory from the filesystem.

• string-expression must evaluate to a directory name or path.
• The directory must be empty or an error is raised.

Remarks

Paths are case-insensitive.

Note

. and .. are not supported in paths.

Use an absolute path when it starts with /; otherwise the path is relative to the current directory.

Change directory with CHDIR.

If removal fails, you can catch it with ON ERROR.

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Examples

Remove a directory in the current folder

RMDIR "old_data"

Remove a directory by absolute path

RMDIR "/projects/archive"

Create then remove (must be empty)

MKDIR "tmp"
RMDIR "tmp"

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Notes

• RMDIR removes directories only. To delete a file, use DELETE.
• Attempting to remove a non-empty directory raises a runtime error.
• Ensure you have permission and that no required files are inside before removing.

See also:
MKDIR · DELETE · CHDIR