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# abort Function (C)
**ANSI 4.10.4.1** The behavior of the **abort** function with regard to open and temporary files  
  
 The **abort** function does not close files that are open or temporary. It does not flush stream buffers.  
  
## See Also  
 [Library Functions](../c/library-functions.md)