Video play()Method
Examples
A video with play and pause buttons:
var x = document.getElementById("myVideo");
function playVid(){
x.play();
}
function pauseVid(){
x.pause();
}
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Definition and Usage
The play() method starts playing the current audio or video.
Tip:This method is usually used together with thepause()method.
Tip:Usecontrolsthe property to display video controls (e.g., play, pause, seek, volume, etc.).
Browser Support
All major browsers support the play() method
Note:Internet Explorer 8 and earlier IE versions do not support this method.
Syntax
videoObject.play()
Parameters
| None |
Return Value
| No return value |
Video Object Other Extensions