HTML Audio/Video DOMcurrentTimeProperty
HTML Audio/Video DOM Reference Manual
Example
Set the time position to 5 seconds:
myVid=document.getElementById("video1");
myVid.currentTime=5;
myVid.currentTime=5;
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Definition and Usage
The currentTime property sets or returns the current playback position of the audio/video (in seconds).
When this property is set, playback jumps to the specified position.
Browser Support
All major browsers support the currentTime property.
Note:Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions do not support this property.
Syntax
Set the currentTime property:
audio|video.currentTime="seconds"
Return the currentTime property:
audio|video.currentTime
Property value
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| seconds | Indicates the current playback position of the audio/video, in seconds. |
Technical Details
| Return value: | Numeric value, representing seconds |
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