how to add a start/stop button using Javascript. Anyone know the code?

Hi Steven

Thank you for replying. The link for further details is not letting me access anything?

Ok great, so I have the code for the start. I can see the .play() is already on there...where would I have to place the .pause()?

thanks

You would create another function, just like the one you have above, but of course with a different name. The contents of the function would be the same except that where the current one says "play" the new one will have "pause". This will be the function you will call from your stop button.

There was a problem with the link, try it again now.

Hi Steven

thank you this makes sense now. The link is working now too thank you.

so I did what you said and it still does not allow me to stop the audio. I am using the actual image as the button (I have not implemented an actual start/stop button feature). So clicking the image plays the song, I wanted the song to pause when clicked again..... <!--Buttons--> <center><a href="javascript:DennisBrown();"><img src="Dennis-Brown1.jpg" alt="DennisB"></a></center> <hr> <!--Audio Files--> <audio id="DennisBrown" src="rockingtime" preload="auto"></audio> <!--Javascript--> <script type="text/javascript"> function DennisBrown() { document.getElementById('DennisBrown').play(); } function pause() { document.getElementById('DennisBrown').pause(); } </script>

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But I don't see anything in your new code that would call the new pause() function. You might try adding a separate button for pausing first, since that's easier. Later you can work on making one button switch behaviors.

Some of these basic program structure tasks might be less confusing after you take some of the courses in the Beginner JavaScript track.

(''') <hr> <!--Buttons--> <center><a href="javascript:DennisBrown();"><img src="Dennis-Brown1.jpg" alt="DennisB"></a></center

  <hr>
 <!--Audio Files-->

<audio id="DennisBrown" src="rockingtime" preload="auto"></audio>

  <!--Javascript-->

<script type="text/javascript"> function DennisBrown() { document.getElementById('DennisBrown').play(); } function pause() { document.getElementById ('DennisBrown').pause(); }

</script> (''')

Hi Steven, thanks. I new to this hence the mix up in posting the code but thanks for letting know. I have tried adding another button but that doubles my image. I have tried adding another function too but still no joy. thank you

You already added the new pause function, and it looks good. But you're not calling it from anywhere yet.

If you don't want another image button, how about a plain one?

  <br><button onclick="pause()">Stop</button>

And for code quoting, use 3 accents ```, not apostrophes '''. And don't enclose them in parentheses.

Hi Steven,

thank you for the reply.

I am taking your advice and added an actual stop button instead of another image for now. I think you are also correct in saying that I need to do more of the tutorials first! :)