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What JavaScript methods are available for Video Player?

Question

What JavaScript methods may be used for controlling the behavior of Video Player?

Answer

The following table describes the available actions and JavaScript methods available for controlling VideoPlayer:

Action	Description	JavaScript
Play	Play video	`powa.play()`
Pause	Pause video	`powa.pause()`
Jump Forward	Jump forward n seconds	`powa.jump(n)`
Jump Backward	Jump backward n seconds	`powa.jump(-n)`
Seek Time	Jump to a time in seconds	`powa.seekTime(<seconds>)`
Seek Position	Jump to a % location using decimal 0.0-1.0	`powa.seekPosition(<0.0-1.0>)`
Seek Live	Jump to live in a live stream	`powa.seekLive()`
Show specified subtitles	Show subtitles specified by label/language	`powa.showSubtitles('<language>')`
Show first/default subtitles	Show first available subtitles	`powa.showSubtitles()`
Hide subtitles	Hide subtitles	`powa.hideSubtitles()`
Toggle subtitles	Toggle subtitles	`powa.toggleSubtitles()`

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