YouTipProp Video Paused
# Video paused Property
[ Video Object](#)
## Example
Check if the video is paused:
var x = document.getElementById("myVideo").paused;
The output of _x_ will be:
true
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## Definition and Usage
The paused property returns whether the video is paused or not.
**Note:** This property is read-only.
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## Browser Support
The paused property is supported by all major browsers.
**Note:** Internet Explorer 8 or earlier versions do not support this property.
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## Syntax
_videoObject_.paused
## Technical Details
| Return Value: | A boolean. Returns true if the video is paused, otherwise false |
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