title: "[How Do I:] Use the ASP.NET AJAX Timer Control? | Microsoft Docs"
author: JoeStagner
description: "The AJAX Timer control enables a portion of an ASP.NET web page to be dynamically updated at a regular interval, rather than needing the user to perform an a..."
The AJAX Timer control enables a portion of an ASP.NET web page to be dynamically updated at a regular interval, rather than needing the user to perform an action such as clicking on a button.
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