Audio play() Method
Example
An audio player with play and pause buttons:
var x = document.getElementById("myAudio");
function playAudio()
{
x.play();
}
function pauseAudio() {
x.pause();
}
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Definition and Usage
The play() method starts playing the current audio.
Tip: This method is often used together with the pause() method.
Tip: Use the controls property to display audio controls (like play, pause, seeking, volume, etc, attached on the audio).
Browser Support
The play() method is supported in all major browsers.
Note: This method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier.
Syntax
audioObject.play()
Parameters
| None |
Return Value
| No return value |
Audio Object
