Explanation
SLEEP Statement
Suspends program execution.Worth knowing
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SLEEP Statement
Syntax
| SLEEP [seconds&] |
Description / Parameter(s)
| seconds& | Number of seconds to suspend the program. |
| If seconds& is 0 or is omitted, the program is suspended until a key is pressed or a trapped event occurs. | |
Example
PRINT "Taking a 10-second nap..."
SLEEP 10
PRINT "Wake up!"
| See also: | WAIT |