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rated 0 times [ 58] [ 7] / answers: 1 / hits: 32181 / 12 Years ago, thu, august 30, 2012, 12:00:00

How can I use Javascript to play an HTML5 <video>?

For example, play the video at a onclick event.

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answered 12 Years ago myakylas · Accepted Answer

Add an event listener to your play button where it calls videoElem.play()

HTML:

<video id='video'>

    <source src="your-video-source.mp4" type="video/mp4">

</video>



<button id='playVid'>Play</button>

Javascript:

document.getElementById('playVid').onclick = function () {

    document.getElementById('video').play();

};