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PSeInt Esperar Tecla: wait for a key press

Stops the program until the person presses a key. Useful for moving between screens at their own pace.

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Structures
Template
Esperar Tecla
Open it in Codoritmo

Opens the editor with this example loaded. Run it step by step and watch the flowchart.

Worked example

A complete algorithm, ready to copy and run.

esperar-tecla-wait-for-key.psc · 4 lines
Algoritmo Example    Escribir "Press a key to continue"    Esperar TeclaFinAlgoritmo

Output

The program waits until you press a key.

This is what the console shows when the example runs.

Press a key to continue

In a flowchart

This is how it appears in a flowchart, with the same shapes Codoritmo draws.

Esperar Tecla
In the flowchart. Flowchart: a process rectangle reading "Esperar Tecla", with one arrow in and one arrow out.
Draw the flowchart of your own algorithm →

Template

The general form. Replace what's inside < > with your own data.

Esperar Tecla · 1 line
Esperar Tecla

Examples that use it

Programs from the example library where it appears, from the simplest to the most complete.

  • Countdown

    A rocket launch countdown that ticks second by second.

    Beginner
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More structures

Codoritmo is an independent, open-source project inspired by PSeInt and compatible with its syntax. It is not affiliated with the PSeInt project. Official PSeInt website.