---
title: Key blocks
---
Key blocks destroy and recreate their contents when the value of an expression changes.
```svelte
{#key number}
{number}
{/key}
```
This is useful if you want an element to play its transition whenever a value changes instead of only when the element enters or leaves the DOM.
Wrap the `` element in a key block depending on `number`. This will make the
animation play whenever you press the increment button.