Is this break statement valid in jquery/javascript?

Question

I have a function which selects a text based on the input string. If both matches i make it selected. PFb the function,

function setDropdownTextContains(dropdownId,selectedValue,hfId){
            $('#'+dropdownId+' option').each(function(){

                     if($(this).text() === selectedValue){
                         $(this).attr("selected", "selected");
                         break;
                     }
            });
                 $('#'+hfId).val("ModelName doesnt match");
        }

I get the below error unlabeled break must be inside loop or switch ... What am i doing wrong??

Answer 1

The exception text is quite descriptive. You really can't use break statement inside if clause. In your case you should use return false to stop the .each() iteration.

Answer 2

A break statement is designed to end a for, while or do-while loop or a switch statement. It has no side effects where you are using it. What are you trying to achieve?

In your specific case, just return false