Thanks Rodney I only just found it now p=setTimeout("me",30) clearTimeout(p) also worked. > Assuming the link unloads the current page: > > onUnload="clearTimeout()" > > hth > > Rodney > > Andrew Gibson wrote: > > > I have a function running on a timeout > > > > p=setTimeout("start()",3000) > > > > How can I stop the timeout when a user clicks > > another link? > > > > -- > Shop at ssistant Add-ons and Developer Workshops > http://www.aflyingstart.net/addons/ > > Enquiries regarding Shop at ssistant Classic training : > Call 01256 880770 > > Rodney Myers > Based in Oxford, England > Technical Director, Shop at ssistant eCommerce Solutions > > > > _______________________________________________ > Javascript mailing list > Javascript at LaTech.edu > http://www.LaTech.edu/mailman/listinfo/javascript >