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Window clearInterval() Method

Window Object Reference Window Object

Definition and Usage

The clearInterval() method clears a timer set with the setInterval() method.

The ID value returned by setInterval() is used as the parameter for the clearInterval() method.

Syntax

clearInterval(id_of_setinterval)


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The clearInterval() method is supported in all major browsers.


Example

Example

Call the clock() function every 1000 millisecond. The clock() function updates the clock. The example also have a button to stop the clock:

<html>
<body>

<input type="text" id="clock">
<script language=javascript>
var int=self.setInterval(function(){clock()},1000);
function clock()
  {
  var d=new Date();
  var t=d.toLocaleTimeString();
  document.getElementById("clock").value=t;
  }
</script>
</form>
<button onclick="int=window.clearInterval(int)">Stop</button>

</body>
</html>

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