HTML DOM Source Object
Source Object
The Source Object is new in HTML5.
The Source object represents an HTML <source> element.
Access a Source Object
You can access a <source> element by using getElementById():
var x = document.getElementById("mySource");
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Create a Source Object
You can create a <source> element by using the document.createElement() method:
var x = document.createElement("SOURCE");
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Source Object Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| media | Sets or returns the value of the media attribute in a <source> element |
| src | Sets or returns the value of the src attribute in a <source> element |
| type | Sets or returns the value of the type attribute in a <source> element |
Standard Properties and Events
The Source object also supports the standard properties and events.
Related Pages
HTML tutorial: HTML5 Video
HTML tutorial: HTML5 Audio
HTML reference: HTML <source> tag
