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title: "Next Loop Iteration Step"
url: "https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/next-loop-iteration-step"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-12-24T14:59:39.475Z"
---

# Next Loop Iteration Step

The Next Loop Iteration step moves a process to the next cycle in a loop right away. Use it when you want to skip the rest of the steps in the current loop and start the next one.

## What You'll Need

-   A process that has a loop step.
-   You should know how loop steps work.

## How to Use Next Loop Iteration Step

Put this step inside any loop to skip the current cycle.

### Step 1: Add the Next Loop Iteration Step

1.  Drag and drop the **Next Loop Iteration** step into your process flow.
2.  Place it inside a loop step, like a [Do While](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/do-while) or [While Loop](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/while-loop).

**Important:** This step only works when it's inside a loop. It won't show up as an option if you're not in a loop.

## Parameters Explained

**Step Name** (Optional)

-   A custom name for the process step.
-   This name shows up on the editor's process step box.

**Log message** (Optional)

-   A message to send to the HQ log.
-   Use this to explain why the process went to the next cycle.

## Related Articles

-   [Do While](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/do-while)
-   [While Loop](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/while-loop)
-   [Excel Rows Loop Step](https://docs.robotiq.ai/en/article/excel-rows-loop-step)

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