Track srclang Attribute
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