# Delay Trigger

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A delay trigger waits the programmed number of seconds after the step has started, and then starts the following step.

## Editing

After you have [added a delay trigger](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark-6/cues/cue-creation/add-triggers) click it to open the trigger editor.

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* Enter the number of seconds to wait before starting the next step.
* Click the "Save Changes" button to save your changes.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Note that the delay starts as soon as the step starts. If you want the delay to start **after** the step has completed then [stack](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark-6/triggers/stacking-triggers) the delay trigger with a [completion trigger](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark-6/triggers/completion-trigger).
{% endhint %}