onplay Event
Example
Execute a JavaScript when a video has started to play:
<video onplay="myFunction()">
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Definition and Usage
The onplay event occurs when the audio/video has been started or is no longer paused.
Tip: The onpause event
occurs when the audio/video has been paused.
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the event.
| Event | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| onplay | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("play", myScript);
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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> and <video> |
| DOM Version: | Level 3 Events |
More Examples
Example
Execute a JavaScript when an audio has started to play:
<audio onplay="myFunction()">
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