Example
Set time position to 5 seconds:
document.getElementById("myVideo").currentTime = 5;
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Definition and Usage
The currentTime property sets or returns the current position (in seconds) of the video playback.
When setting this property, the playback will jump to the specified position.
Browser Support
The currentTime property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: This property is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier.
Syntax
Return the currentTime property:
videoObject.currentTime
Set the currentTime property:
videoObject.currentTime=seconds
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| seconds | Specifies the position for the playback of the video, in seconds |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Number, representing the current playback time in seconds |
|---|
< Video Object