Delaying Javascript

Question

How do I delay JavaScript - I tried the following but it doesn't delay??:

setTimeout(document.getElementById("loading1").innerHTML="", 4000);

Thanks, B

matpol · Accepted Answer · 2010-01-21 17:23:55Z

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try:

setTimeout(function(){document.getElementById("loading1").innerHTML="";}, 4000);

answered Jan 21, 2010 at 17:23

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jessegavin · Accepted Answer · 2010-01-21 17:23:54Z

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function setHtml() {
  document.getElementById("loading1").innerHTML="";
}
setTimeout(setHtml, 4000);

answered Jan 21, 2010 at 17:23

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Personally I would use an anonymous function. But for beginners this is clearer and easier to understand.

I agree. That was my reasoning.

mkedobbs · Accepted Answer · 2010-01-21 17:24:20Z

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You would want to put your code inside of a function:

setTimeout(function() { document.getElementById("loading1").innerHTML=""; }, 4000);

answered Jan 21, 2010 at 17:24

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