HTML onseeking Attribute
Definition and Usage
The onseeking attribute defines a script to run when the user starts moving/skipping to a new
position in the audio/video.
Tip: Use the currentTime property of the Audio/Video Object to get the current playback position.
Applies to
The onseeking 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 user starts changing the position of the audio:
<audio onseeking="myFunction()">
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Video Example
Run "myFunction" when the user starts changing the position of the video:
<video onseeking="myFunction()">
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Browser Support
The onseeking attribute has the following browser support for each element:
| Element | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| audio | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| video | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
