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HTML <audio> muted Attribute

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The muted attribute on a <audio> element mutes (silences) the audio.

The audio file can be played, but without sound.

Example

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A muted attribute on a <audio> element.
The audio can be played, but without sound.

<audio controls muted>
  <source src="/media/epic.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
  <source src="/media/epic.wav" type="audio/wav">
</audio>

Using muted

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The muted attribute mutes (silences) the audio control.

Pressing the start button will play the audio file, but without sound.

To get sound back, click the mute button (to unmute), or remove the muted attribute.

Syntax

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<audio muted>

Browser support

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Here is when muted support started for each browser:

Chrome	4.0	Jan 2010
Firefox	11.0	Mar 2012
IE/Edge	10.0	Sep 2012
Opera	11.5	Aug 2011
Safari	7.1	Sep 2014

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Back to <audio>

Jack Poorte

Last updated on Sep 30, 2023