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Track srclang Property

< Track Object

Example

Get the language code of the track text data:

var x = document.getElementById("myTrack").srclang;

The result of x could be:

en


Definition and Usage

The srclang property sets or returns the value of the srclang attribute of the track.

The srclang attribute specifies the language of the track text data.

This attribute is required if kind="subtitles".

Tip: To view all available language codes, go to our Language code reference.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The srclang property is supported Internet Explorer, Opera, and Chrome.

Note: The srclang property is not supported in Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions.


Syntax

Return the srclang property:

trackObject.srclang

Set the srclang property:

trackObject.srclang=language_code

Property Values

Value Description
language_code Specifies a two-letter language code that specifies the language of the track text data

Technical Details

Return Value: A String, representing the language code of the text track data

More Examples

Example

Change the language code of the track text data:

document.getElementById("myTrack").srclang = "no";


Related Pages

HTML reference: HTML <track> srclang attribute


< Track Object