onwaiting Event
Example
Execute a JavaScript when the video stops because it needs to buffer the next frame:
<video onwaiting="myFunction()">
Try it yourself »
Definition and Usage
The onwaiting event occurs when the video stops because it needs to buffer the next frame.
This event can also be used on <audio> elements, but it is mostly used for videos.
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the event.
| Event | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| onwaiting | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
In HTML:
<element onwaiting="myScript">Try it
In JavaScript:
object.onwaiting=function(){myScript};Try it
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("waiting", myScript);Try it
Note: The addEventListener() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions.
Technical Details
| Bubbles: | No |
|---|---|
| Cancelable: | No |
| Event type: | Event |
| Supported HTML tags: | <audio>, <video> |
| DOM Version: | Level 3 Events |
Event Object
