onvolumechange Event
Example
Execute a JavaScript when the volume of a video has been changed:
<video onvolumechange="myFunction()">
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More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
Definition and Usage
The onvolumechange event occurs each time the volume of a video/audio has been changed.
This event is invoked by:
- Increasing or decreasing the volume
- Muting or unmuting the media player
Tip: Use the volume property of the Audio/Video Object to set or return the audio volume of an audio/video.
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the event.
| Event | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| onvolumechange | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("volumechange", myScript);
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Note: The addEventListener() method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions.
Technical Details
| Bubbles: | No |
|---|---|
| Cancelable: | No |
| Event type: | Event |
| Supported HTML tags: | <audio> and <video> |
| DOM Version: | Level 3 Events |
More Examples
Example
Execute a JavaScript when the volume of an audio has been changed:
<audio onvolumechange="myFunction()">
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Example
Using the volume property to set the volume:
document.getElementById("myVideo").volume = 0.2;
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❮ Event Object
