Audio controlsProperty
Examples
Enable controls for audio:
document.getElementById("myAudio").controls = true;
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Definition and Usage
The controls property sets or returns whether the browser should display standard audio/video controls.
This property reflects the <audio > controls attribute.
If the property is present, it specifies the display mode of the audio controls.
Audio/video controls include:
- Play
- Pause
- Progress bar
- Volume
Note:The <audio> element is new in HTML5.
Browser Support
All major browsers support the controls property.
Note:Internet Explorer 8 or earlier browsers do not support the <audio> element.
Syntax
Return the controls property:
audioObject.controls
Set the controls property:
audioObject.controls=true|false
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| true|false | Specifies whether the audio should display controls.
|
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Boolean value, returns true if the audio is set to display controls, otherwise returns false. |
|---|---|
| Default Value: | false |
More Examples
Example
Check whether audio controls are displayed:
var x = document.getElementById("myAudio").controls;
xThe output result is:
true
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Related Articles
HTML Reference Manual:HTML <audio> controls Attribute
Audio Object Other Extensions