HTMLMediaElement.pause()

The HTMLMediaElement.pause() method will pause playback of the media, if the media is already in a paused state this method will have no effect.

Syntax

HTMLMediaElement.pause()

Parameters

None.

Return value

None.

Exceptions

None.

Specifications

Browser compatibility

Desktop Mobile
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pause
1
12
3.5
9
≤12.1
3.1
≤37
18
4
≤12.1
2
1.0

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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/HTMLMediaElement/pause