# pause

> Use this property to set the pause state of the visual effect.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.VFX](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/vfx.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.VFXModule

```csharp
public bool pause { get; set; }
```

### Remarks

Unity does not serialize this property. This means that, after loading, it automatically resets to the default value.