How to Mute or Unmute Sound on Ubuntu Linux

How to mute the sound volume in Ubuntu Linux

Let’s mute the sound using the system menu. You’ll find this menu on the right side of the top bar, where icons for Wi-Fi, Speaker, and Battery usually sit. Click on it, and a panel will open. You can adjust the volume with the slider here – move it left to lower the sound and right to raise it. Dragging the slider all the way to the left will mute your computer’s audio. Look for a small ‘x’ next to the speaker icon to confirm it’s muted.

Once you click on the system menu, the panel should open. You can adjust the volume with the slider here – move it left to lower the sound and right to raise it.

Bring the slider left to lower the volume and right to increase it.

You can also drag the slider all the way to the left to mute 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

You can also use the Ubuntu Linux settings app to adjust the volume. Below is how to access the Ubuntu Linux settings app.

Ubuntu Linux has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. From system configurations to creating new users and updating, all can be done from the System Settings panel.

Alternatively, click on 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 on 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.

Plus, if your keyboard has volume controls, you have even more convenient ways to manage your computer’s sound. They are often near the “F” keys at the top. For example, laptop keyboards usually use the “F” keys. Hold down the Fn key on your keyboard to use them.

That should do it!

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.