onvolumechangeEvent
Example
Execute JavaScript when the volume of a video changes:
<video onvolumechange="myFunction()">
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More examples are included at the bottom of this article.
Definition and Usage
The onvolumechange event is triggered when the volume of a video/audio (audio/video) changes.
This event can be invoked by:
- Increasing or decreasing the volume
- Muting or unmuting the media player
Tip:Use the Audio or Video object'svolumeproperty to set or return the volume of the video/audio (audio/video).
Browser Support
The numbers in the table indicate the first browser version that supports this event.
| Event | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| onvolumechange | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
In HTML:
<element onvolumechange="myScript">Try it yourself
In JavaScript:
object.onvolumechange=function(){myScript};Try it yourself
In JavaScript, using the addEventListener() method:
object.addEventListener("volumechange", myScript);Try it yourself
Note:Internet Explorer 8 and earlier IE versions do not supportaddEventListener()method.
Technical Details
| Bubbles: | No |
|---|---|
| Cancelable: | No |
| Event type: | Event |
| Supported HTML tags: | <audio>, <video> |
More Examples
Example
Execute JavaScript when the volume of an audio changes:
<audio onvolumechange="myFunction()">
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Example
Set the volume using the volume property:
document.getElementById("myVideo").volume = 0.2;
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