Is it safe to just connect and disconnect the HDMI cable?

If I want to unplug the HDMI cable can I safely just pull it out, and later stick it back in without putting my MacBook Pro retina 13 inch to sleep? I can't find a support doc saying either way.
If possible, I would like to know Apple's recommendation rather than what people do "just to play it safe."
Thanks,
doug

I cannot see how unplugging an HDMI cable would affect anything.
Incidentally, these are user to user forums. Apple does not answer questions here.
Search the knowledge base articles. If there is any Apple position on your issue, you will find it there.
Barry

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