HTML Audio/Video DOM volume attribute

HTML 5 Audio/Video DOM Reference Manual

Example

Set the video volume to 20%:

myVid=document.getElementById("video1");
myVid.volume=0.2;

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Definition and Usage

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

Browser Support

All major browsers support the volume attribute.

Note:Internet Explorer 8 and earlier browsers do not support this attribute.

Syntax

Sets the volume attribute:

audio|video.volume=volumevalue

Returns the volume attribute:

audio|video.volume

Attribute value

Value Description
volumevalue

Specifies the current volume of audio/video. It must be a number between 0.0 and 1.0.

Example value:

  • 1.0 is the highest volume (default)
  • 0.5 is half volume (50%)
  • 0.0 is silent

Return value

Type Description
Numeric value Indicates the current volume. Default value: 1.0.

HTML 5 Audio/Video DOM Reference Manual