Source type Property
Example
Return the MIME type of a media resource:
var x = document.getElementById("mySource").type;
The result of x will be:
audio/mpeg
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Definition and Usage
The type property sets or returns the value of the type attribute in a <source> element.
The type attribute specifies the MIME type of the media resource.
Note: The <source> element is new in HTML5.
Browser Support
The type property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the type property:
sourceObject.type
Set the type property:
sourceObject.type=MIME_type
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| MIME_type | Specifies the MIME type of the media resource. Common MIME types: For video:
|
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing the MIME type of the media resource |
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <source> type attribute
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