# Pause

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This page describes the syntax and how to use the pause command.

To go to the pause command, press the small Pause key on the console.

## Description

With the pause command, you can

- pause a crossfade between two cues
- stop a current pause of an executor

The pause command is a toggle function.\
If the executor is running, the pause command will set it to a pause.\
If the executor is set to a pause, the pause command will stop the pause and keep him running again.

## Syntax

To pause and stop a pause of an executor.

Pause Executor 1

## Example 1

Let´s assume you will pause the chaser on executor 1.

Press the small Pause and then the respective executor button ![go](/img/dot2/go_1-db7d7b.png) on the console.

The executor 1 is set to pause.

## Example 2

Let´s assume you will stop the pause on executor 1 and keep the chaser running again.

Press the small Pause and then the respective executor button ![go](/img/dot2/go_1-db7d7b.png) on the console.

The executor is running again.

## Related Links

- [Pause Key](/dot2/key_key_pause/)
- [Executor Button \[Go\]](/dot2/key_key_execgo/)