# Simplified Function Syntax for Single Statements
Antimony supports a more concise syntax for functions that perform a single operation. This syntax is particularly useful for simple tasks, such as arithmetic operations, printing to the console, or returning a single expression. Instead of wrapping the function's body in curly braces, you can define the function using an equals sign (`=`) followed by the expression that constitutes the function's body.
## Syntax
The syntax for this simplified function declaration is as follows: