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
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| Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
pause | Chrome Full support Yes | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support 3.5 | IE Full support 9 | Opera Full support Yes | Safari Full support 6 | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support Yes | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support