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title: Xibo CMS - New 'Spacer' Widget - Xibo Signage
description: Include the new 'Spacer Widget' available from v2.2.0 to set a delay so Regions start up and play at different times!
---

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# [Xibo CMS - New 'Spacer' Widget - Xibo Signage](https://xibosignage.com/blog/new-widget-spacer)

 Written by [Natasha](https://xibosignage.com/blog/author/natasha) | Feb 5, 2020 12:00:00 AM

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From v2.2 use the Spacer Widget in your designs!

Include the **Spacer Widget** to set a delay so that Regions start up and play your media at different times.

Tick the **Set a Duration** to specify the duration of the Spacer Widget, **Preview** to see the Spacer in action.

Another great addition to the many [Xibo Widget's](https://xibo.org.uk/manual/en/media_modules.html) already available!

[View full post](https://xibosignage.com/blog/new-widget-spacer)

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