HTMLMediaElement.paused

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The read-only HTMLMediaElement.paused property tells whether the media element is paused.

Syntax

var isPaused = audioOrVideo.paused

Value

A Boolean. true is paused and false is not paused.

Example

var obj = document.createElement('video');
console.log(obj.paused); // true

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
HTML Living Standard
The definition of 'HTMLMediaElement.paused' in that specification.		 Living Standard  
HTML5
The definition of 'HTMLMediaElement.paused' in that specification.		 Recommendation  

Browser compatibility

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ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidEdge MobileFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
Basic supportChrome Full support 43Edge Full support YesFirefox Full support 3.5IE Full support 9Opera Full support YesSafari Full support 6WebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support YesEdge Mobile Full support YesFirefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support YesSafari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android ?

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Full support
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