HTMLMediaElement.initialTime

Obsolete
This feature is obsolete. Although it may still work in some browsers, its use is discouraged since it could be removed at any time. Try to avoid using it.

The HTMLMediaElement.initialTime is the initial playback position in seconds. This property is obsolete, you can use a Media Fragments URI in the HTMLMediaElement.src attribute instead.

Syntax

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Value

A double.

Example

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Specifications

This was previously defined within the WHATWG HTML Living Standard, though was removed because of missing use cases.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
initialTime
DeprecatedNon-standard
Chrome ? Edge ? Firefox No support 9 — 23IE ? Opera ? Safari ? WebView Android ? Chrome Android ? Firefox Android No support 9 — 23Opera Android ? Safari iOS ? Samsung Internet Android ?

Legend

No support
No support
Compatibility unknown
Compatibility unknown
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.

See also