Javascript DOM onplay Event

Introduction

Execute a JavaScript when a video has started to play:

This example demonstrates how to assign an "onplay" event to a video element.

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p>Press play.</p>

<video controls onplay="myFunction()">
  <source src="video.mp4" type="video/mp4">
  <source src="video.ogg" type="video/ogg">
  Your browser does not support HTML5 video.
</video>//from w  w w . ja v a2s  . c o m

<p id="demo"></p>
<script>
function myFunction() {
  document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = "The video has started to play";
}
</script>

</body>
</html>

The onplay event occurs when the audio/video has been started or is no longer paused.

The onpause event occurs when the audio/video has been paused.

Bubbles: No
Cancelable: No
Event type: Event
Supported HTML tags: <audio> and <video>



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