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Video pause() Method

< Video Object

Example

A video with play and pause buttons:

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

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

function pauseVid()
  {
  x.pause();
  }
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Definition and Usage

The pause() method halts (pauses) the currently playing video.

Tip: This method is often used together with the play() method.

Tip: Use the controls property to display video controls (like play, pause, seeking, volume, etc, attached on the video).


Browser Support

Method
pause() Yes 9.0 Yes Yes Yes

Syntax

videoObject.pause()

Parameters

None

Return Value

No return value

< Video Object