---
name: "BIS_fnc_taskExists"
type: function
status: ok
groups: ["Tasks"]
arma3_since: "1.00"
locality: {"argument": "global", "effect": "global", "server_exec": false}
source: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_taskExists
revid: 352030
updated: 2024-02-01T23:24:28Z
---

# BIS_fnc_taskExists

*Function · Tasks · Arma 3 v1.00*

Locality: arguments **global** · effect **global**

## Description

Return [true](../commands/true.md) if a task exists. 

> [!NOTE]
> See Arma 3: Task Framework for more information.

## Syntax

```sqf
[taskName] call BIS_fnc_taskExists
```

**Parameters:**

- `taskName`: [String](../topics/String.md) - task name

**Returns:** [Boolean](../topics/Boolean.md) - [true](../commands/true.md) if it exists

## Examples

### Example 1

```sqf
private _exists = ["MyTask"] call BIS_fnc_taskExists;
```

## See also

Arma 3: Task Framework

<sub>Source: [BI Community Wiki — BIS fnc taskExists](https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_taskExists) (revision 352030).</sub>