Audio controls attribute

HTML DOM Audio Object

Definition and usage

controls Attribute settings or returns whether standard audio controls should be displayed.

This attribute reflects <audio> controls attribute.

If it exists, it specifies that audio controls should be displayed.

The audio controls should include:

  • Play
  • Pause
  • Search
  • Volume

Example

Example 1

Enable audio controls:

document.getElementById("myAudio").controls = true;

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Example 2

Check if the audio controls are displayed:

var x = document.getElementById("myAudio").controls;

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Syntax

Return the controls attribute:

audioObject.controls

Set the controls attribute:

audioObject.controls = true|false

Attribute value

Value Description
true|false

Specifies whether controls should be displayed for audio

  • true - Indicates that controls are displayed
  • false - Default. Indicates that controls are not displayed

Technical Details

Return Value: Boolean value, returns true if audio controls are displayed, otherwise returns false.
Default Value: false

Browser Support

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Related Pages

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <audio> controls Attribute

HTML DOM Audio Object