when is an ellipsis used?

to show where a thought ends
to correct or delete information
to indicate a change in subject
to indicate a pause or an omission

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An ellipsis is used primarily to indicate a pause or an omission in text. It can show that something has been left out or that a thought trails off. While it may also suggest a change in subject or a reflective pause in dialogue, its main function is to signify that information has been omitted or that a thought is incomplete.