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Window setTimeout() Method
Window Object
Definition and Usage
The setTimeout() method calls a function or evaluates an expression after a specified number of milliseconds.
Tip: 1000 ms = 1 second.
Syntax
setTimeout(code,millisec,lang)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| code | Required. The function that will be executed |
| millisec | Required. The number of milliseconds to wait before executing the code |
| lang | Optional. The scripting language: JScript | VBScript | JavaScript |
Browser Support
The setTimeout() method is supported in all major browsers.
Example
Example
Display an alert box after 3 seconds:
var t=setTimeout(function(){alert("Hello")},3000)
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