onsuspend event

Definition and usage

The onsuspend event occurs when the browser deliberately does not retrieve media data.

This event occurs when the media loading is paused (prevented from continuing). It may occur when the download is completed or paused for some reason.

Tip:The related events that occur when there is some interference in the media loading process are:

Example

Execute JavaScript when the browser deliberately does not retrieve media data:

<video onsuspend="myFunction()">

Syntax

In HTML:

<element onsuspend="myScript">

In JavaScript:

object.onsuspend = function(){myScript};

In JavaScript, use the addEventListener() method:

object.addEventListener("suspend", myScript);

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

Technical details

Bubble: Not supported
Can be canceled: 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
onsuspend Support 9.0 Support Support Support