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Track srclang Attribute

Track Object

Example

Retrieve the language code of the track text data:

var x = document.getElementById("myTrack").srclang;

x output result:

en

Definition and Usage

The srclang attribute is used to set or return the value of the srclang attribute of a track.

The srclang attribute describes the language of the track text data.

This attribute is mandatory if kind="subtitles".

Tip: You can refer to the Language Codes Reference for more language code variables.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer, Opera, and Chrome support the srclang attribute.

Note: Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions do not support the srclang attribute.


Syntax

Return the srclang attribute:

Set the srclang attribute:

Attribute Values

Value Description
language_code Describes the language code (two letters) of the track text data

Technical Details

| Return Value: | String, representing the language code of the text track data | | --- | --- |


More Examples

Example

Modify the language code of the track text data:

document.getElementById("myTrack").srclang = "no";

Related Pages

HTML Reference: HTML <track> srclang Attribute


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