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HTML Media

HTML allows you to embed multimedia files like videos and audio directly into your web pages.

The <video> Element

The <video> tag is used to embed video content in a document. The controls attribute adds video controls, like play, pause, and volume.

Example: Embedding a Video

html
<video width="320" height="240" controls>
  <source src="movie.mp4" type="video/mp4">
  Your browser does not support the video tag.
</video>
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The <audio> Element

The <audio> tag is used to embed sound content in a document. The controls attribute adds audio controls, such as play, pause, and volume.

You can add multiple <source> elements. The browser will use the first recognized format.

Example: Embedding Audio

html
<audio controls>
  <source src="horse.ogg" type="audio/ogg">
  <source src="horse.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
  Your browser does not support the audio element.
</audio>
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Test Yourself with an Exercise

Which attribute adds player controls like play, pause, and volume to a <video> or <audio> element?