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HTML Audio/Video DOM volume Propery

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Example

Set video volume to 20%:

var vid = document.getElementById("myVideo");
vid.volume = 0.2;
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Definition and Usage

The volume property sets or returns the current volume of the audio/video.


Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.

Property
volume Yes 9.0 3.5 Yes Yes

Syntax

Return the volume property:

audio|video.volume

Set the volume property:

audio|video.volume=number

Property Values

Value Description
number Specifies the current volume of the audio/video. Must be a number between 0.0 and 1.0.

Example values:
  • 1.0 is highest volume (100%. This is default)
  • 0.5 is half volume (50%)
  • 0.0 is silent (same as mute)

Technical Details

Return Value: A Number, indicating the current volume
Default Value: 1.0

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