onplaying Event

DOM Events Event Object

Definition and Usage

An onplaying event occurs when the audio/video is ready to play after being paused or due to network delay and missing media data.

Example

Example 1

Execute JavaScript when the video is ready after being paused:

<video onplaying="myFunction()">

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Example 2

Execute JavaScript when the audio is ready after being paused:

<audio onplaying="myFunction()">

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Syntax

In HTML:

<element onplaying="myScript">

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In JavaScript:

object.onplaying = function(){myScript};

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In JavaScript, use the addEventListener() method:

object.addEventListener("playing", myScript);

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

Technical Details

Bubble: Unsupported
Can be canceled: Unsupported
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
onplaying Support 9.0 Support Support Support
DOM Events Event Object