# Shorthand checking for false in JavaScript

Suppose now we want to check the value of the variable for false. It can be done like this:

`let test = true; if (test === false) { console.log('+++'); } else { console.log('---'); }`

You can also write the equivalent code with negation:

`let test = true; if (test !== true) { console.log('+++'); } else { console.log('---'); }`

The above code can be rewritten in a shortened form as follows:

`let test = true; if (!test) { console.log('+++'); } else { console.log('---'); }`

Rewrite the following code using the shortened form:

`let test = true; if (test == false) { console.log('+++'); } else { console.log('---'); }`

Rewrite the following code using the shortened form:

`let test = true; if (test != true) { console.log('+++'); } else { console.log('---'); }`

Rewrite the following code using the shortened form:

`let test = true; if (test != false) { console.log('+++'); } else { console.log('---'); }`
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