onpause event

DOM Events Event Object

Definition and usage

The onpause event occurs when audio/video is paused by the user or programmatically.

Tip:onplay Event Occurs when audio/video starts playing.

Example

Example 1

Execute JavaScript when the video is paused:

<video onpause="myFunction()">

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Example 2

Execute JavaScript when the audio is paused:

<audio onpause="myFunction()">

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Syntax

In HTML:

<element onpause="myScript">

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In JavaScript:

object.onpause = function(){myScript};

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In JavaScript, use the addEventListener() method:

object.addEventListener("pause", myScript);

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Note:Internet Explorer 8 or earlier versions do not support addEventListener() method.

Technical details

Bubble: Not supported
Cancelable: Not supported
Event type: Event
Supported HTML Tags: <audio> and <video>
DOM Version: Level 3 Events

Browser Support

The numbers in the table indicate the first browser version that fully supports the event.

Events Chrome IE Firefox Safari Opera
onpause Support 9.0 Support Support Support
DOM Events Event Object