# 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.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/cJYkTyk9qgh7aCR6dHIm/blobs/2BQobIa51MSf1KWhX74N/image.png" alt="" width="345"><figcaption><p>Send Message to User</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/cJYkTyk9qgh7aCR6dHIm/blobs/ZtI4NrbB1dc4GFV7bohh/image.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Send Message to User - wide</p></figcaption></figure>

### 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](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/nodes/actions/helmut-8/helmut-select-dialog-action) or [Helmut Confirm Dialog Action](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/nodes/actions/helmut-8/helmut-confirm-dialog-action) 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](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/nodes/outputs/user-2/send-notification-to-user) node can be employed.