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Volume preferences for videos on learn.microsoft.com

Chris Cardwell 20 Reputation points
2026-03-11T17:42:06.3366667+00:00

Can Microsoft please add a feature/function where the volume is not reset to 100% every time you advance to a new page in a lesson/training subject? i.e. like the "Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot" video/training. If I set the volume on page 1's video to 25-50%, when I go to page 2, the volume should still be at 25-50%. I should not have to download browser extensions to allow for this. Microsoft should be able to achieve this with some function of web design on your site or with some cookies/preferences. Thank you.

Microsoft Edge | Audio and video playback | Windows 11
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  1. Alex-L 3,450 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-03-12T13:16:54.8266667+00:00

    Hi Chris Cardwell

    I understand how frustrating this experience can be, especially when you’re trying to focus on learning and are repeatedly interrupted by unexpectedly loud audio.

    Thank you for sharing this feedback.

    Your suggestion is valid and appreciated, and feedback like this is important for improving the Microsoft Learn platform. We encourage you to submit this through the official Microsoft Learn feedback channels so it can be reviewed by the appropriate product teams.

    For Microsoft Learn training content (including video behavior like volume persistence), feedback can be submitted directly from the page you’re viewing:

    1. Open the Microsoft Learn training page or unit where the issue occurs.
    2. Scroll to the bottom of the page (or the bottom of the unit).
    3. Select the Feedback option (thumbs up / thumbs down).
    4. Choose thumbs down, then use the comment box to clearly describe the issue and your feature request.
    5. Submit the feedback. No sign‑in is required, and comments can be submitted anonymously.

    Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience and for helping us make Microsoft learning resources better for everyone. If you have any additional feedback or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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  1. Chris Cardwell 20 Reputation points
    2026-03-11T17:44:27.63+00:00

    Microsoft's answer stated that this can't be done bc of HTML 5. Well according to further lookup by Copilot AI:

    HTML5 alone does not inherently save volume settings between sessions, but it provides the necessary

    HTMLMediaElement JavaScript API (specifically .volume and .muted properties) to enable developers to store and retrieve these settings using browser storage solutions like localStorage or cookies. While the HTML <audio> or <video> tag can set an initial volume, persisting it requires external JavaScript implementation

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