The HTMLMediaElement.defaultMuted
property reflects the muted
HTML attribute, which indicates whether the media element's audio output should be muted by default. This property has no dynamic effect. To mute and unmute the audio output, use the muted
property.
Syntax
var dMuted = video.defaultMuted;
audio.defaultMuted = true;
Value
A Boolean
. A value of true
means that the audio output will be muted by default.
Example
var videoEle = document.createElement('video');
videoEle.defaultMuted = true;
console.log(videoEle.outerHTML); // <video muted=""></video>
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
HTML Living Standard The definition of 'HTMLMediaElement.defaultMuted' in that specification. |
Living Standard | No change from HTML5 |
HTML5 The definition of 'HTMLMediaElement.defaultMuted' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
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See also
- The interface defining it,
HTMLMediaElement
. HTMLMediaElement.muted
HTMLMediaElement.volume