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# Wait

The **Wait** building block pauses an automation flow for a specific number of seconds. It is typically used when an exact amount of time must pass before the flow continues to the next step.

See the [Automation using image recognition video](/content/learn/virtual-desktop-automation/image-recognition/index.html) for best practices surrounding the Wait block and waiting in general.

The **Wait** block shows the following properties:

**Note:** The screenshot on this page uses the **Elegance Design**, introduced in **2025.3**. If you are using an earlier version, your layout may look different.

## Quick-start

1. Drag **Wait** onto the canvas.
2. Connect the block in the flow and set **Delay (sec)**.
3. Run the flow when it's ready.

## Building block parameters

Parameters  
* **Block header** : The green input connector triggers the block to start executing. The green output connector triggers when the wait period is over. You can rename the block by double-clicking the header text and typing a new title.

* **Delay (sec)**: Sets the number of seconds the flow should wait before continuing.

## Resources

| **Topic** | **Description** |
|---|---|
| [Flows FAQ](https://docs.leapwork.com/faq/latest/leapwork-flow-faq/flows-faq.md) | Common questions about creating, running, and managing flows in Leapwork. |
| [Flows Troubleshooting](https://docs.leapwork.com/troubleshooting/latest/leapwork-flow-troubleshooting/flows-troubleshooting.md) | Guidelines and solutions for identifying and fixing issues that occur when building or running flows in Leapwork.