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HTML5 <audio> controls Attribute

HTML5 audio Tag Reference HTML5 <audio> tag

Example

An <audio> element with browser default controls:

<audio controls="controls">
  <source src="song.ogg" type="audio/ogg" />
  <source src="song.mp3" type="audio/mpeg" />
  Your browser does not support the audio element.
</audio>

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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The controls attribute is supported in all major browsers.

Note: Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions, do not support the <audio> tag.


Definition and Usage

The controls attribute is a boolean attribute.

When present, it specifies that audio controls should be displayed.

Audio controls should include:

  • Play
  • Pause
  • Seeking
  • Volume

Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5

The <audio> tag is new in HTML5.


Syntax

<audio controls="controls">

Note: The controls attribute is a boolean attribute, and can be set in the following ways:

  • <audio controls>
  • <audio controls="controls">
  • <audio controls="">

HTML5 audio Tag Reference HTML5 <audio> tag

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