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HTML ontimeupdate Attribute

The ontimeupdate attribute defines a script to run when the playing position of an audio/video has changed."

Definition and Usage

The ontimeupdate attribute defines a script to run when the playing position of an audio/video has changed.

This event is invoked by:

  • Playing the audio/video
  • Moving the playback position (like when the user fast forwards to a different point in the audio/video)
    • Tip: This timeupdate 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.

    Applies to

    The ontimeupdate attribute is part of the Event Attributes, and can be used on the following elements:

    Elements Event
    <audio> seeking
    <video> seeking

    Examples

    Audio Example

    Run "myFunction" when the position of the audio changes:

    <audio ontimeupdate="myFunction()">

    Video Example

    Run "myFunction" when the position of the video changes:

    <video ontimeupdate="myFunction()">

    Browser Support

    The ontimeupdate attribute has the following browser support for each element:

    Element
    audio Yes 9.0 Yes Yes Yes
    video Yes 9.0 Yes Yes Yes

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