Mute button.
Silences audio without changing the saved volume level.
See it in context
What it is
Muting is a binary audio state that can be restored without losing the previous volume. A crossed-out speaker commonly indicates that audio is muted.
When to use it
Expose the mute state and restore the prior volume when audio is unmuted.
Know the difference
A volume control adjusts loudness; mute temporarily disables audible output.
Across platforms
Web
Use a native button for an action and an anchor for navigation. Preserve keyboard activation and a visible focus indicator.
iOS · iPadOS · Android
Provide a comfortable touch target, use familiar system symbols when appropriate, and show a clear pressed or selected state.
macOS · Windows · Linux
Keep pointer, keyboard, and focus behavior consistent. Common commands can additionally expose a menu item or keyboard shortcut.
watchOS · Wear OS
On a watch, use a short label and a generous target within the small display. Crown or rotary input can supplement touch for adjustable values.
tvOS · Android TV
On TV, give the focused control a prominent visual state and support remote activation; hover and precise pointer targeting are not assumed.
visionOS
In spatial interfaces, use a comfortably targetable control with a clear focus response for indirect gaze-and-pinch interaction.
Go to the source
Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.