# Timer

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**Block Information**

Available in: Page Flow

Toolbox Category: Action

Block Type: [Regular](https://docs.zingy.ai/app-editor/block-anatomy#regular-block)
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The **`Timer`** block is used to execute the specified logic after a given amount of time has elapsed.

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The block consists of the following:

* *Time Amount:* a [Value Parameter](https://docs.zingy.ai/app-editor/block-anatomy#value-parameters) that accepts a [*numeric*](https://docs.zingy.ai/app-editor/page-flow/references/value-types) value  specifying the amount of milliseconds to wait.
* *Tasks*: a [Flow Parameter](https://docs.zingy.ai/app-editor/block-anatomy#flow-parameters) where you connect blocks that specify what you want done after the time has elapsed.

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The Timer block executes the specified logic only once. To execute the tasks in a repeated manner after equal elapsed intervals you will need to use the [Timer Repeat](https://docs.zingy.ai/app-editor/page-flow/toolbox-blocks/timer-repeat) block.&#x20;
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## Usage Example

The example below shows the Timer Block used to show a message using the [Show Information Popup](https://docs.zingy.ai/app-editor/page-flow/toolbox-blocks/show-information-popup) block after 5 seconds have elapsed.

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