How to Mute or Unmute Sound on Ubuntu Linux
Muting or unmuting sound on Ubuntu Linux stops all audio output instantly or brings your previous volume right back with a single click. On Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, you find this main mute control inside the system status icons sitting in the top right corner of your screen.
Stopping your computer sound fast helps whenever you need quick quiet for a phone call or want to halt sudden loud noises. You just click the speaker icon and pick the mute option to turn off all sound.
Mute or unmute sound on Ubuntu by clicking the system menu in the top-right corner and using the volume slider. Slide it all the way left to mute, or move it right to unmute and adjust volume.
How to mute the sound volume in Ubuntu Linux
Mute sound in Ubuntu Linux using the system menu in the top-right corner of your screen. Click this menu to find the volume slider. Dragging it fully left mutes all sound from your computer.
Click the menu to open the panel, then drag the slider left to lower the volume or right to increase it.
Move the slider left to lower the volume and right to increase it.
Dragging it fully left mutes your computer’s audio. Look for a small ‘x’ next to the speaker icon to confirm it’s muted.
How to unmute Sound in Ubuntu Linux
To unmute, click the speaker icon again or move the slider to the right. This will unmute and increase the sound volume.
How to mute or unmute from the Ubuntu Linux settings app
Muting or unmuting sound on Ubuntu Linux works from the main Settings app too. Find this app by clicking the system menu in the top-right corner and selecting 'Settings', or by searching for it. Inside the Settings app, manage sound levels using a dedicated mute button for complete control.
Ubuntu Linux centralizes most settings. Manage system configurations, create new users, and update software all from the System Settings panel.
Alternatively, click the System menu at the top-right corner of the top bar on your desktop.
On the System menu, select Settings, as highlighted below.
In the Settings app, click a Sound tile to open the panel.
In the System Settings -> Sound panel, under System Volume, use the slider to change the volume on your computer.
Dedicated volume keys on your keyboard offer even more convenient ways to manage computer audio. Laptop keyboards usually place these controls near the “F” keys at the top. Hold down the Fn key on your keyboard to use them.
That completes the process.
Conclusion:
- Muting or unmuting the sound volume in Ubuntu Linux can be easily done from the system menu on the top bar.
- Users can adjust the volume using the slider and quickly mute or unmute the sound by accessing the system menu.
- Alternatively, the Ubuntu Linux settings app provides another option to adjust the sound volume and control system settings.
- With the availability of keyboard shortcuts for volume control, users have convenient alternatives to manage sound output on their computers.
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