setTimeout method
Evaluates an expression after a specified number of milliseconds has elapsed.
Syntax
retVal = object.setTimeout(expression, msec, language);
Parameters
- expression [in]
-
Type: VARIANT
Pointer to a VARIANT that specifies the function pointer or string that indicates the code to be executed when the specified interval has elapsed. - msec [in]
-
Type: long
long that specifies the number of milliseconds.
- language [in, optional]
-
Type: VARIANT
BSTR that specifies one of the following values:
Standards information
There are no standards that apply here.
Remarks
The specified expression or function is evaluated once. For repeated evaluation, use the IHTMLWindow2::setInterval or IHTMLWindow2::setInterval method.
Note In Windows Internet Explorer, you cannot pass arguments to the callback function directly; however, you can simulate passing arguments by creating an anonymous closure function that references variables within scope of the call to IHTMLWindow2::setInterval or IHTMLWindow2::setTimeout. For more information, see IHTMLWindow2::setInterval.
The first argument of IHTMLWindow2::setTimeout can be a string or a function pointer.
See also
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