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Video play() Method

< 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

Method
play() Yes 9.0 Yes Yes Yes

Syntax

videoObject.play()

Parameters

None

Return Value

No return value

< Video Object