The setTimeout is a method in JavaScript, it used to execute a callback function after the timer expires. The setTimeout() is a method of the window object.
The window object allows execution of code at specified time intervals.
Note: 1000 ms = 1 second.
This function is excused only once but you can repeat execution by using the setInterval() method.
Syntax
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setTimeout(<em>function, milliseconds</em>) |
Parameter Values
- function– The function that will be executed
- milliseconds: – The number of milliseconds to wait before executing the code.
Example of setTimeout in JavaScript
In the example, an alert box pop up, 2 seconds after the user presses the click me button.
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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <body> <button onclick="setTimeout(timefun, 2000);"> Press me </button> <script> function timefun() { alert('Welcome to EyeHunts'); } </script> </body> </html> |
Output:
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Note: The All JS Examples codes are tested on the Safari browser (Version 12.0.2) and Chrome.
OS: macOS 10.14 Mojave
Code: HTML 5 Version
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