onwaiting Event

DOM Events Event Object

Definition and Usage

The onwaiting event occurs when the video stops because it needs to buffer the next frame.

This event can also be used for <audio> elements, but it is mainly used for videos.

Example

Execute JavaScript when the video stops, because it needs to buffer the next frame:

<video onwaiting="myFunction()">

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Syntax

In HTML:

<element onwaiting="myScript">

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In JavaScript:

object.onwaiting = function(){myScript};

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In JavaScript, use the addEventListener() method:

object.addEventListener("waiting", myScript);

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

Technical Details

Bubble: Unsupported
Cancelable: 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
onwaiting Support 9.0 Support Support Support
DOM Events Event Object