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Video play() Method

Video Object Reference Video Object

Example

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 video.

Tip: This method is often used together with the pause() method.

Tip: Use the controls property to display video controls (like play, pause, seeking, volume, etc, attached on the video).


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The play() method is supported in all major browsers.

Note: This method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier.


Syntax

videoObject.play()

Parameters

None

Return Value

No return value

Video Object Reference Video Object