## HTML Audio/Video DOM load() Method
The `load()` method is a built-in HTML5 Audio/Video DOM method used to reload or update an audio or video element.
When you dynamically change the source (`src`) or other settings of a media element via JavaScript, the browser does not automatically load the new media file. Calling the `load()` method forces the browser to reset the media element and load the new resource.
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## Syntax
```javascript
mediaElement.load();
```
### Parameters
* This method does not accept any parameters.
### Return Value
* **None** (`undefined`).
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## Browser Support
| Method | Internet Explorer | Firefox | Opera | Google Chrome | Safari |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| `load()` | IE 9+ | Supported | Supported | Supported | Safari 6+ |
*Note: Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions do not support the `load()` method.*
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## Code Examples
### Example 1: Dynamically Changing Video Sources and Reloading
The most common use case for `load()` is when you need to switch the video or audio source dynamically using JavaScript.
```html
```
### Example 2: Resetting a Media Element
If you want to stop a video or audio file from playing and reset it back to its initial loading state (buffered state and poster frame), you can call `load()`.
```javascript
var video = document.getElementById("videoPlayer");
function resetVideo() {
// Stops playback, resets the playhead to 0, and reloads the media
video.load();
}
```
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## Important Considerations
1. **When is `load()` required?**
* If you modify the `` elements nested inside a `
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