Execute a JavaScript when a video can be played all the way through, without stopping:
More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
The oncanplaythrough event occurs when the browser estimates it can play through the specified media without having to stop for buffering.
During the loading process of an audio/video, the following events occur, in this order:
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the event.
Event | |||||
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oncanplaythrough | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
In HTML:
In JavaScript:
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
Note: The addEventListener() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions.
Bubbles: | No |
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Cancelable: | No |
Event type: | Event |
Supported HTML tags: | <audio> and <video> |
DOM Version: | Level 3 Events |
Execute a JavaScript when an audio can be played all the way through, without stopping: