QBasic 1.1: SLEEP Statement

Explanation

Suspends program execution.

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SLEEP [seconds&]

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.


PRINT "Taking a 10-second nap..."
SLEEP 10
PRINT "Wake up!"