Execute a JavaScript when the current playback position has changed:
More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
The ontimeupdate event occurs when the playing position of an audio/video has changed.
This event is invoked by:
Tip: The ontimeupdate event is often used together with the currentTime property of the Audio/Video Object, which returns the current position of the audio/video playback, in seconds.
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the event.
Event | |||||
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ontimeupdate | 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 the current playback position of an audio has changed:
Using the currentTime property to set the current playback position to 5 seconds: