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    • leocg
      leocg Moderator Volunteer @Nordlys last edited by

      @nordlys Probably a setting got messed up with the update, the only way to find out which one is by changing the settings one by one until you find the one to blame.

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      • pow1
        pow1 last edited by

        I have also discovered that I can mute pinned tabs, but not tabs that arent pinned

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        • buinsky
          buinsky @pow1 last edited by

          I have the same problem.

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          • ChinoneChilly
            ChinoneChilly last edited by

            Updated to v98.0.4759.39 from today's update and can confirm the issue is still happening.
            Also can reproduce what @pow1 mentioned, when the tab is pinned, the tab muting works but not when the same tab is unpinned.

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            • johnkyr
              johnkyr last edited by

              Since last update I also lost the function of Mute button. A very usefull thing. Please give me back my button!

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              • SterniX
                SterniX last edited by

                found the issue:

                its the "activate workspaces" option (sorry unsure about the name cause my browser settings are in german "Arbeitsbereiche aktivieren")

                if i deactivate this option it works again
                upon reactivation the tab mute by icon refuses to work

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                • demberjavier
                  demberjavier @SterniX last edited by

                  @sternix yes, it's the same for me

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                  • voswouter87
                    voswouter87 @SterniX last edited by

                    @sternix Thanks, I may have found the setting as "Enable Workspaces" and I included a screenshot of the location (check the scrollbar). However, this hasn't affected the tab mute behavior. I also don't have a right mouse button click menu. I rebooted Opera. Maybe I have to also reboot Windows? Will be doing that later.
                    Opera Enable Workspaces setting

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                    • johnkyr
                      johnkyr @leocg last edited by

                      @leocg if you have only one tab open it works. But with more then not.

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                      • leocg
                        leocg Moderator Volunteer @johnkyr last edited by

                        @johnkyr Seems to be working here

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                        • johnkyr
                          johnkyr @leocg last edited by

                          @leocg with the latest update? Then you are very lucky!

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                          • gekamon
                            gekamon Banned last edited by

                            Ensure the flag is enabled: Double-check that the "Tab audio muting UI control" flag is still enabled in the browser's settings. Sometimes browser updates or changes can reset certain flags, so it's worth verifying if it's still active.

                            Clear browser cache and cookies: Clearing the cache and cookies of your browser can sometimes resolve issues with browser functionality. Try clearing the cache and cookies, then restart your browser and see if the tab muting functionality starts working again.

                            Disable extensions: Some browser extensions or add-ons can interfere with certain features or cause conflicts. Temporarily disable any extensions you have installed, restart your browser, and check if muting tabs works. If it does, you can try enabling the extensions one by one to identify the culprit.

                            Update your browser: Ensure that you have the latest version of your browser installed. Developers frequently release updates that address bugs and improve overall performance. Updating to the latest version might resolve the issue you're experiencing.

                            Try a different browser: If the problem persists, you can try using a different browser to see if the tab muting functionality works there. It will help determine if the issue is specific to your browser or if it's a more widespread problem.

                            If none of these steps solve the problem, I recommend reaching out to the support channels of your specific browser (such as the Opera support forums or help center). They will have more detailed information about any known bugs, troubleshooting steps, or potential workarounds for the issue you're facing.

                            Remember to provide as much detail as possible when contacting support, including your browser version, operating system, and any other relevant information that could assist them in diagnosing and resolving the problem.

                            I hope these suggestions help you resolve the issue and regain the ability to mute tabs in your browser.

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                            • johnkyr
                              johnkyr @gekamon last edited by

                              @gekamon said in Mute for tab not working:

                              Tab audio muting UI control

                              I do not see that flag/setting anywhere. Any help on this?

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                              • Tierney
                                Tierney @johnkyr last edited by

                                @johnkyr
                                Type opera:flags in your browser. Mine was on Default. It still isn't working for me after enabling it.

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                                • leocg
                                  leocg Moderator Volunteer @johnkyr last edited by

                                  @johnkyr Do you have any pinned tab? Here it stops working when there is a pinned tab.

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                                  • leocg
                                    leocg Moderator Volunteer @gekamon last edited by

                                    @gekamon That is a Chromium flag that may not even have any effect on Opera.

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                                    • johnkyr
                                      johnkyr @leocg last edited by

                                      @leocg Yes I do. Also if I use only one tab it works OK, but then if I open another one stops working.

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                                        johnkyr @johnkyr last edited by This post is deleted!
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                                        • daniall
                                          daniall @tbo6 last edited by

                                          @tbo6 said in Mute for tab not working:

                                          @leocg I made a small video: https://gyazo.com/8897f92c83864943fa8231418e678fb9
                                          You can see I'm clicking, nothing happens.

                                          It's frustrating when the mute for tab function stops working. Not only can it be disruptive to have multiple tabs playing sound at once, but it can also be distracting and make it difficult to focus. If you're experiencing this issue, try checking your browser settings to ensure that the function is enabled and that there are no conflicting extensions or plugins. Additionally, try clearing your cache and cookies or restarting your browser to see if that resolves the issue. If none of these solutions work, you may need to seek further assistance from your browser's support team or consider using a different browser that supports the feature

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                                          • voswouter87
                                            voswouter87 @gekamon last edited by

                                            @gekamon That's really generic website feature advice, this is a browser issue. And the problem only occurred right after an Opera update without me changing anything to my browser settings. This feature also still works just fine in Firefox.

                                            "Ensure the flag is enabled: Double-check that the "Tab audio muting UI control" flag is still enabled in the browser's settings. Sometimes browser updates or changes can reset certain flags, so it's worth verifying if it's still active."
                                            Yes, and I never checked it before, so I only checked it when this problem occurred.

                                            "Clear browser cache and cookies"
                                            Yea, why don't I delete the usability features of my browser? No thanks. I opened Youtube in an incognito window where the feature does indeed work.

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