# modbus_write_bit ## Name modbus_write_bit - write a single bit ## Synopsis ```c int modbus_write_bit(modbus_t *ctx, int addr, int status); ``` ## Description The *modbus_write_bit()* function shall write the status of `status` at the address `addr` of the remote device. The value must be set to `TRUE` or `FALSE`. The function uses the Modbus function code 0x05 (force single coil). ## Return value The function shall return 1 if successful. Otherwise it shall return -1 and set errno. ## See also - [modbus_read_bits](modbus_read_bits.md) - [modbus_write_bits](modbus_write_bits.md)