Display the current time (the setInterval() method will execute the function once every 1 second, just like a digital watch). Use clearInterval() to stop time:
More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
The clearInterval() method clears a timer set with the setInterval() method.
The ID value returned by setInterval() is used as the parameter for the clearInterval() method.
Note: To be able to use the clearInterval() method, you must use a global variable when creating the interval method:
Then you will be able to stop the execution by calling the clearInterval() method.
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the method.
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clearInterval() | 1.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
Parameter | Description |
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id_of_setinterval | Required. The ID of the timer returned by the setInterval() method |
Return Value: | No return value |
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Toggle between two background colors once every 300 milliseconds, until it is stopped by clearInterval():
Window Object: setInterval() Method
Window Object: setTimeout() Method
Window Object: clearTimeout() Method