> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.yarnspinner.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.yarnspinner.dev/2.1/getting-started/writing-in-yarn/commands.md). # Commands In Yarn Spinner, you can send instructions to your game through **commands**. Commands look like this: ``` <> <> <> ``` Commands are sent to your game's [Dialogue Runner](/2.1/using-yarnspinner-with-unity/components/dialogue-runner.md), just like lines and options are. Commands are not shown to the player directly; instead, they're used for things like stage directions. Yarn Spinner comes with some built-in commands; however, to get the most usefulness out of them, you'll want to [define your own custom commands](/2.1/using-yarnspinner-with-unity/creating-commands-functions.md) that make your game do what you need to. ## Built-in Commands There are two built-in commands in Yarn Spinner: `wait`, and `stop`. ### `wait` The `wait` command pauses the dialogue for a specified number of seconds, and then resumes. You can use integers (whole numbers), or decimals. ``` // Wait for 2 seconds <> // Wait for half a second <> ``` ### `stop` The `stop` command immediately ends the dialogue, as though the game had reached the end of a node. Use this if you need to leave a conversation in the middle of an `if` statement, or a shortcut option. ``` // Leave the dialogue now <> // Leave the dialogue if we don't have enough money <> Shopkeeper: You can't afford my pies! <> <> ``` ## Making Your Own Commands You can create your own commands, so that your scripts can . For more information on how to create them in Unity games, see [Creating Commands and Functions](/2.1/using-yarnspinner-with-unity/creating-commands-functions.md).