HTML <a> with media Attribute
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HTML <a> with media Attribute
The media attribute defines what device/media the linked file optimized for.
The media attribute is used only when the href attribute is set.
Note: The media attribute is purely advisory, with no built-in functionality.
Example
HTML Online Editor
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<a href="/html/tag-a" media="print and (resolution:360dpi)">Click to Open</a>
</body>
</html>
Syntax
<a media="device operator (value)">
Device
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| all | Default. Suitable for all devices |
| aural | Speech synthesizers |
| braille | Braille feedback devices |
| handheld | Handheld devices (small screen like phone and other devices) |
| projection | Projectors |
| Print preview mode | |
| screen | Computer/Laptop screens |
| tty | Teletypes and similar media using a fixed-pitch character grid |
| tv | Television type devices (low resolution, limited scroll ability) |
Operator
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| and | AND operator |
| not | NOT operator |
| , | OR operator |
Value
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| width | Defines the width of the targeted display area. Example: media="screen and (min-width:500px)" Example: media="screen and (max-width:800px). |
| height | Defines the height of the targeted display area. Example: media="screen and (min-height:500px)" Example: media="screen and (max-height:800px)" |
| device-width | Defines the width of the target display. Example: media="screen and (device-min-width:500px)" Example: media="screen and (device-max-width:800px)" |
| device-height | Defines the height of the target display. Example: media="screen and (device-min-height:500px)" Example: media="screen and (device-max-height:800px)" |
| orientation | Defines the orientation of the target display. Example: media="screen and (orientation: portrait)" Example: media="screen and (orientation: landscape)" |
| aspect-ratio | Defines the width/height ratio of the targeted display . Example: media="screen and (aspect-min-ratio:4/3)" Example: media="screen and (aspect-max-ratio:16/9)" |
| device-aspect-ratio | Defines the device-width/device-height ratio of the target display. Example: media="screen and (aspect-min-ratio:16/9)" Example: media="screen and (aspect-max-ratio:16/9)" |
| color | Defines the bits per color of target display. Example: media="screen and (min-color:2)" Example: media="screen and (max-color:15)" |
| color-index | Defines the number of colors the target display can handle. Example: media="screen and (min-color-index:128)" Example: media="screen and (max-color-index:256)" |
| monochrome | Defines the bits per pixel in a monochrome frame buffer. Example: media="screen and (min-monochrome:2)" Example: media="screen and (max-monochrome:10)" |
| resolution | Defines the pixel density (dpi or dpcm) of the target display/paper. Example: media="print and (min-resolution:300dpi)" Example: media="print and (max-resolution:500dpi)" |
| scan | Defines scanning method of a tv display. Example: media="tv and (scan:progressive)" Example: media="tv and (scan:interlace)" |
| grid | Defines if the output device is grid or bitmap. Example: media="grid and (grid:0)" Example: media="grid and (grid:1)" |
Attribute Value
| Value | Explanation |
|---|---|
| media_query | Defines what device/media the linked file optimized for. |
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