How to Mute and Unmute a Tab in Microsoft Edge in Windows 10


Microsoft Edge is a new web browser that is available across the Windows 10 device family. It is designed for Windows 10 to be faster, safer, and compatible with the modern Web.

Starting with Windows 10 build 17035, a new experience for muting a tab playing audio in Microsoft Edge has been introduced.

Starting with Windows 10 build 17704, Microsoft updated Microsoft Edge so that even if a tab is not actively playing audio you will now be able to preemptively mute it from the context menu when right-clicking the tab.

This tutorial will show you how to mute and unmute a tab playing audio in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10.


 CONTENTS:

  • Option One: Mute or Unmute a Tab in Microsoft Edge from Audio Icon
  • Option Two: Mute or Unmute a Tab in Microsoft Edge from Tab Context Menu


EXAMPLE: Mute-a-tab in Microsoft Edge








OPTION ONE

Mute or Unmute a Tab in Microsoft Edge from Audio Icon


1. While in Microsoft Edge, click/tap on the audio icon on a tab playing audio to mute or unmute the tab. (see screenshots below)

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OPTION TWO

Mute or Unmute a Tab in Microsoft Edge from Tab Context Menu


1. While in Microsoft Edge, right click on or press and hold on a tab playing audio, and click/tap on Mute tab or Unmute tab. (see screenshots below)

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That's it,
Shawn


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