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# 🟪 Pause

# 🟪 Pause

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The Pause block allows you to pause the execution of the flow for a defined duration before continuing with the next action.

This block is particularly useful for punctuating an experience by giving the user time to read a text, observe a visual element, create an effect of suspense or synchronize animations.

## 📥 Entries

- in (Flow): Entry point triggering the start of the pause timer.
- duration (Number): Duration of the pause in seconds (e.g. 1 or 2.5). If left empty, the pause defaults to 0 seconds (i.e. no pause).

## 📤 Outings

- out (Flow): Out point automatically activated after the specified time has elapsed.

## 💡 Example of use

Scenario: Reading an important message

1. A “Text” block displays a critical instruction to the user.
1. The stream then passes into the Pause block with duration set to 3 seconds.
1. During this time, the user can read the message without being interrupted.
1. After 3 seconds, the out output triggers a “Button” block offering response options.
1. The experience continues based on the user's choice.

## ⚙️ Technical Details

- Flow behavior: The timer only blocks the flow passing through the block, without affecting other parallel branches of the application.

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