# Audio muted Property
[ Audio Object](#)
## Example
Mute the audio:
document.getElementById("myAudio").muted = true;
[Try it Yourself »](#)
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## Definition and Usage
The muted property sets or returns whether the audio should be muted (sound turned off).
This property reflects the
muted attribute.
This property specifies that the audio is muted.
**Note:** The element is new in HTML5.
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## Browser Support
All major browsers support the muted property.
**Note:** Internet Explorer 8 and earlier IE versions do not support the element.
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## Syntax
Get the muted property:
_audioObject_.muted
Set the muted property:
_audioObject_.muted=true|false
## Property Values
| Value | Description |
| --- | --- |
| true|false | Specifies whether the audio output should be muted: * true - Indicates that the audio's sound should be turned off. * false - Default. Indicates that the audio's sound should be turned on. |
## Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Boolean. Returns true if the audio output is muted, otherwise returns false. |
| --- |
| Default Value: | false |
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## More Examples
## Example
Check if the sound is turned off:
var x = document.getElementById("myAudio").muted;
The _x_ output will be:
true
[Try it Yourself »](#)
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## Related Pages
HTML Reference: [HTML muted attribute](#)
* * Audio Object](#) 
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