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HTML DOM setTimeout() Method
Complete Window Object Reference
Definition and Usage
The setTimeout() method is used to call a function or evaluate an expression after a specified
number of milliseconds.
Syntax
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setTimeout(code,millisec,lang)
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| Parameter |
Description |
| code |
Required. A pointer to a function or the code to be executed |
| millisec |
Required. The number of milliseconds to wait before
executing the code |
| lang |
Optional. The scripting language: JScript | VBScript | JavaScript |
Example
Display an alertbox after 5 seconds:
<html>
<head>
<script type="text/javascript">
function timedMsg()
{
var t=setTimeout("alert('5 seconds!')",5000)
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<form>
<input type="button" value="Display timed alertbox!"
onClick="timedMsg()">
</form>
<p>Click on the button above. An alert box will be
displayed after 5 seconds.</p>
</body>
</html>
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Try-It-Yourself Demos
Another simple timing
Timing event in an infinite loop
Timing event in an infinite loop - with a Stop button
A clock created with a timing event
Complete Window Object Reference

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