YouTipMet Video Canplaytype
# Video canPlayType() Method
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## Example
Check if your browser can play different types of video:
var x = document.createElement("VIDEO");
isSupp = x.canPlayType(vidType+';codecs="'+codType+'"');
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## Definition and Usage
The canPlayType() method checks whether the browser can play the specified audio/video type.
The canPlayType() method can return one of the following values:
* "probably" - The browser most likely supports this audio/video type
* "maybe" - The browser may support this audio/video type
* "" - (empty string) The browser does not support this audio/video type
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## Browser Support
The canPlayType() method is supported by all major browsers.
**Note:** Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions do not support this method.
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## Syntax
_videoObject_.canPlayType(_type_))
## Parameter Values
| Value | Description |
| --- | --- |
| _type_ | Describes the audio/video type to check. Can typically be: * video/ogg * video/mp4 * video/webm Typically, with codecs: * video/ogg; codecs="theora, vorbis" * video/mp4; codecs="avc1.4D401E, mp4a.40.2" * video/webm; codecs="vp8.0, vorbis" **Note:** If codecs are included, the method can only return "probably". |
## Technical Details
| Return Value: | Indicates the level of support. Possible values: * "probably" - Most likely supported * "maybe" - Possibly supported * "" - (empty string) Not supported |
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