Video play() Method

HTML DOM Video Object

Definition and Usage

play() method to start playing the current video.

Tip:This method is usually used with pause() method Use together.

Tip:Please use controls attribute Display video controls (such as play, pause, search, volume, etc.).

Example

Video with play and pause buttons:

var x = document.getElementById("myVideo"); 
function playVid() { 
  x.play(); 
} 
function pauseVid() { 
  x.pause(); 
}

Try It Yourself

Syntax

videoObject.play()

Parameters

None.

Return Value

No Return Value.

Browser Support

Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
Chrome Edge Firefox Safari Opera
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HTML DOM Video Object