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# Send Message to User
The "Send Message to User" Action node enables the sending of a message to a user.
The message is visible only in the web interface / website and requires confirmation by clicking OK. This functionality can be utilized, for instance, to update the user on the progress of a workflow that may not be visible on the dashboard.
### Expand dialog width
By enabling the 'Expand dialog width' option, the node will utilize a maximum width of 1800 pixels. If the screen window is resized, the width will adjust to occupy the maximum available size.
Send Message to User
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### Async/fire+forget
Enables or disables the non-blocking execution mode for this node.
* **Enabled**: The next node is executed immediately.
* **Disabled**: Execution pauses until the user responds or the timeout is reached.
### Timeout
A timeout can be defined for this node, similar to the [Helmut Select Dialog Action](/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/nodes/actions/helmut-8/helmut-select-dialog-action.md) or [Helmut Confirm Dialog Action](/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/nodes/actions/helmut-8/helmut-confirm-dialog-action.md) nodes. After the specified time elapses, the node will trigger either the success or fail exit.
As a temporary substitute for this node, the [Send Notification to User](/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/nodes/outputs/user-2/send-notification-to-user.md) node can be employed.