JavaScript window.matchMedia() Method
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JavaScript window.matchMedia() Method
The window.matchMedia() method returns a MediaQueryList object representing the results of the specified CSS media query string.
Note: The returned MediaQueryList can be used for any of the following purpose
- To determine if the Document matches the CSS media query.
- To monitor a document to detect when it matches or stops matching the CSS media query.
Example
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<button onclick="myFunction()">Check Screen Type</button>
<p id="point"></p>
<script>
var x = document.getElementById("point");
var size = "(min-width: 450px)";
function myFunction() {
if(window.matchMedia(size).matches)
x.innerHTML = "Big Screen";
else
x.innerHTML = "Small Screen";
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
Syntax
window.matchMedia(mediaQueryString)
Parameter Values
| Value | Type | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Object | Required | An object representing the CSS media query for which to return a new MediaQueryList object. |
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