Adding Entries to Context Menu in JavaScript

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I've seen this question before on SO (here) but I've seen it happen, right-clicking on JWPlayer displays options like "About JWPlayer", etc.

Anyone know how JWPlayer did it, even if it isn't JS?

Done - thanks, never really remember to.

apparatix
– apparatix

2012-08-07 01:51:20 +00:00
Commented Aug 7, 2012 at 1:51 — apparatix
– apparatix, Commented Aug 7, 2012 at 1:51

apsillers · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-06 20:28:36Z

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Plugins like Flash can create context menu items, but only when the user right-clicks within the plugin's container (so a single Flash video can't alter the menu for right-clicks that happen elsewhere on the page).

JWPlayer is essetially a Flash-based player with an HTML5 fallback. If you disable Flash in your browser and force HTML5/JavaScript, you'll see that the context menu is the default menu. JavaScript can't alter the context menu; Flash can.

answered Aug 6, 2012 at 20:28

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apparatix Over a year ago

I thought JWPlayer was JS-based? HTML5 or something... Thanks for the info!

apsillers Over a year ago

It can use HTML5 video, but only when Flash isn't available.

apparatix Over a year ago

Ah. Thanks again! Although I feel like HTML5 video is preferable due to mobile support.

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