This iron stays on! This iron does not come with an auto off feature - a great benefit when ironing seam after seam. Other features include: Laser Sole plate for high performance glide and a precision tip for concentrated steam for hard-to-reach areas, scratch resistant; Vertical Steam allows the iron to be used in an upright position to remove wrinkles from drapes and hanging garments; Variable Steam, which allows for greater flexibility when ironing a variety of fabrics; Burst of Steam, meaning the steam is concentrated at the tip to remove hard-to-reach wrinkles.