Captivate5: Why should I use a pause option with a button?

I am sure this is a rookie question, but the book I got with my training does not explain it, just hand holds me through examples. I would appreciate any resource you use that goes over the basics of Captivate and the WHY and HOW behind each application within the software. I just want to look up something like "button" and read about what I should think about when implementing a button.
So, can someone please explain what the pause is used for when using a button. I am guessing that it is use to pause the slide so the user can take his/her time to choose a button to click on. I appreciate you helping me with my rookie question.

Hi there
In addition to what was offered there is often a misunderstanding about the button pause point and the associated action.
Imagine the Captivate playhead as being like a boat floating along a river. When a pause is encountered the boat is stationary and doesnt float further down the river. Now the default action associated with the interactive objects is to "Continue". So lets assume that each entry point to a slide is similar to a port the boat may stop at. When the pause is released, the boat may float along to the next port (continue). Or, if you have selected the action of "Go to the next slide" it's like a helicopter picks up the boat and carries it over the remaining river bit and it is placed at the next port where it will then continue.
Hopefully this helps... Rick
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