---
title: "pause(_:)"
framework: automator
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "automator/amworkflowcontroller/pause(_:)"
---

# pause(_:)

Pauses a workflow that’s running.

## Declaration

```swift
@IBAction func pause(_ sender: Any)
```

## Parameters

- `sender`: Object that initiated the pause action.

## See Also

### Controlling the Workflow

- [reset(_:)](automator/amworkflowcontroller/reset(_:).md)
- [run(_:)](automator/amworkflowcontroller/run(_:).md)
- [step(_:)](automator/amworkflowcontroller/step(_:).md)
- [stop(_:)](automator/amworkflowcontroller/stop(_:).md)