The Shulchan Aruch writes that it is forbidden to leave the synagogue once the Sefer Torah has been opened for the reading. Even if the reading has not yet begun, one may not walk out once the Torah is opened. The Shulchan Aruch also adds that it is permissible to leave in between Aliyot. However
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