Eventless (always) transitions

Eventless transitions are transitions without events. These transitions are always taken after any transition in their state is enabled.

Eventless transitions are labeled “always” and often referred to as “always” transitions.

Make an event into an eventless transition

First, select the event you want to replace with an eventless transition. Then…

Using the quick actions menu

1. Right-click the state to bring up the quick actions menu.
2. Choose Always from the Event type options.

Using the Transition details panel

1. Open the Transition details panel from the right tool menu.
2. Choose Always from the Event type dropdown menu.

Looking for how to use eventless transitions in XState?

Find out more about eventless transitions in XState in the XState section of the docs.