setTimeout()
The setTimeout() method of the Window interface sets a timer which executes a function or specified piece of code once the timer expires.
Browser support
| Feature | Desktop | Mobile | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Chrome Android | Safari iOS | |
| 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | |
| The clearTimeout() method of the Window interface cancels a timeout previously established by calling Window.setTimeout(). | 1 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 1 |
worker_support Available in workers | 3 | 12 | 3.5 | 4 | 18 | 5 |
worker_support Available in workers | 3 | 12 | 3.5 | 4 | 18 | 5 |
1+Supported (version) Not supported ※Has note Sub-feature descriptions sourced from MDN Web Docs (CC BY-SA 2.5)
Syntax
JAVASCRIPT
setTimeout(code)
setTimeout(code, delay)
setTimeout(func)
setTimeout(func, delay)
setTimeout(func, delay, param1)
setTimeout(func, delay, param1, param2)
setTimeout(func, delay, param1, param2, /* …, */ paramN)Use cases
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Using setTimeout()
The setTimeout() method of the Window interface sets a timer which executes a function or specified piece of code once the timer expires.
Cautions
- May not be supported in older browsers.
Implementation notes
- Some APIs require a secure context (HTTPS) or user activation. Check the requirements before use.