This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.
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
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
HTML Living Standard The definition of 'pause()' in that specification. |
Living Standard | Initial definition; living specification. |
HTML5 The definition of 'pause()' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | 50.0 | (Yes) | 3.5 (1.9.1) | ? | ? | ? |
Feature | Android | Android Webview | Edge | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | No support | 50.0 | (Yes) | (Yes) | ? | ? | ? | ? | 50.0 |