Definition and Usage
The onplay attribute defines a script to be run when the audio/video has been started or is no longer paused.
Tip: The onpause attribute is used to define a script when the audio/video has been paused.
Applies to
The onplay attribute is part of the Event Attributes, and can be used on the following elements:
| Elements | Event |
|---|---|
| <audio> | play |
| <video> | play |
Examples
Audio Example
Run "myFunction" when the audio file is being played:
<audio onplay="myFunction()">
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Video Example
Run "myFunction" when the video is being played:
<video onplay="myFunction()">
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Browser Support
The onplay attribute has the following browser support for each element:
| Element | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| audio | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| video | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |