This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WHATWG 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 |