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HTML DOM Audio pause () method

Audio Object Reference Audio Object

Examples

With play and pause buttons piece of audio:

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

function playAudio ()
{
x.play ();
}

function pauseAudio ()
{
x.pause ();
}

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Definition and Usage

pause () method to stop (pause) the audio or video currently playing.

Tip: This method usually play () used with the method.

Tip: Use the controls property to display the audio controls (such as audio on: play, pause, seeking, volume , etc.).


Browser Support

Internet ExplorerFirefoxOperaGoogle ChromeSafari

All major browsers support pause () method.

Note: Internet Explorer 8 or earlier browser does not support this method.


grammar

audioObject .pause()

parameter

None

return value

No return value


Audio Object Reference Audio Object