onpause event
Example
Execute JavaScript when the video is paused:
<video onpause="myFunction()">
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More examples are included at the bottom of this article.
Definition and Usage
The onpause event is triggered when the video/audio (audio/video) is paused.
Tip: onplayThe event is triggered when the video/audio (audio/video) starts playing.
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the event.
| Event | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| onpause | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
In HTML:
<element
onpause="myScript">Try it yourself
In JavaScript:
object.onpause=function(){myScript};Try it yourself
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("pause", myScript);Try it yourself
Note:Internet Explorer 8 and earlier IE versions do not supportaddEventListener()method.
Technical Details
| Does it bubble: | No |
|---|---|
| Is it cancelable: | No |
| Event type: | Event |
| Supported HTML tags: | <audio>, <video> |
More Examples
Example
Execute JavaScript when the audio is paused:
<audio onpause="myFunction()">
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