How can I automatically pause a video when exiting fullscreen using Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To automatically pause a video when exiting fullscreen using Webflow, you can use JavaScript code in combination with the Webflow interactions feature. Below are the steps to achieve this:

  1. Add a custom attribute to the video element: Open the Webflow Designer, select the video element, and click on the "Settings" tab in the right panel. Under the "Attributes" section, click the "+" button to add a custom attribute. Set the attribute name as "controlsList" and the value as "nodownload". This will disable the video controls and prevent users from downloading the video.

  2. Create a new interaction: In the Webflow Designer, select the video element and click on the "Interactions" tab in the right panel. Click on the "+" button to create a new interaction.

  3. Choose the trigger: In the interaction pane, click on the "Add new trigger" button and choose the appropriate trigger for your use case. For example, you can select the "Page Load" trigger to automatically start the video when the page loads, or choose a different trigger based on your requirements.

  4. Add the JavaScript code: In the interaction pane, click on the "+" button next to the trigger and choose the "Run JavaScript" action. Paste the following JavaScript code into the code field:

var video = document.getElementById("your-video-id");  document.addEventListener("fullscreenchange", function() {   if (!document.fullscreenElement) {       video.pause();   }});

Make sure to replace "your-video-id" with the actual ID of your video element.

  1. Preview and publish: Preview the interaction to ensure the video pauses when exiting fullscreen. If everything looks good, publish your website for the changes to take effect.

Now, whenever a user exits fullscreen mode while watching the video, the JavaScript code will detect the action and pause the video. By utilizing Webflow's interactions and custom JavaScript code, you can achieve this functionality seamlessly.

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