muted

The muted attribute in HTML is a Boolean attribute used with media elements such as <video> or <audio>. When applied, it ensures that the audio is turned off by default.

muted attribute

The muted attribute in HTML is a Boolean attribute applied to media elements like <audio> and <video>. When included, it ensures that the media plays without sound initially. It does not need a specific value; simply adding the attribute mutes the audio by default.

Syntax

index.html

<tagname muted>

Example

index.html

<video width="400" height="300" muted controls>
  <source src="video.mp4" type="video/mp4">
  Your browser does not support the video tag.
</video>

Values

The muted attribute is a Boolean attribute, meaning it doesn't have any associated values.

Applies To

The muted attribute can be applied to the following HTML elements:

Conclusion

The muted attribute in HTML is a straightforward and useful way to begin media elements, such as <audio> and <video>, with no sound. As a Boolean attribute, it doesn't need a value—simply including it ensures that the audio is muted by default. This is particularly helpful for autoplay videos or other media where sound should be off initially.

loop

The loop attribute in HTML, used with <video> and <audio> elements, allows the media to automatically restart once it finishes playing.

poster

The poster attribute in HTML specifies an image to be displayed before a video begins playing, acting as a preview or placeholder for the video.