onpause Event
Example
Execute a JavaScript when a video has been paused:
<video onpause="myFunction()">
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Definition and Usage
The onpause event occurs when the audio/video is paused either by the user or programmatically.
Tip: The onplay event occurs
when the audio/video has started to play.
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the event.
Event | |||||
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onpause | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("pause", myScript);
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Note: The addEventListener() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions.
Technical Details
Bubbles: | No |
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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 been paused:
<audio onpause="myFunction()">
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