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Transition-delay: waiting after a state change

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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In brief

transition-delay sets a wait before a transition begins after a value changes. It differs from the duration of the movement itself.

Useful to know

transition-delay sets a wait before a transition begins after a value changes. It differs from the duration of the movement itself. [1]

For a menu, delay can affect perceived responsiveness. Check pointer entry and exit rather than only one activation. A long wait can make a working control appear unresponsive.

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For further detail and to check the information:

  1. [1] MDN — CSS transition-delay ↗