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Source media Attribute

Source Object

Example

Returns what media/device the specified file is optimized for:

x Output result:


Definition and Usage

The media attribute sets or returns the value of the media attribute in a <source> element.

The media attribute specifies the type of media resource (what media/device the file is optimized for).

Browsers use the media attribute to determine if they can play the file. If they cannot, they may choose not to download the file.

Note: The <source> element is new in HTML5.


Browser Support

All major browsers support the media attribute.

Note: Almost all major browsers do not support the media attribute.


Syntax

Return the media attribute:

Set the media attribute:

Note: This attribute can accept multiple values.

Possible Operators

Value Description
and Specifies an AND operator.
not Specifies a NOT operator.
, Specifies an OR operator.

Devices

Value Description
all Default. Suitable for all devices.
aural Speech synthesizers.
braille Braille feedback devices.
handheld Handheld devices (small screen, limited bandwidth).
projection Projectors.
print Print preview mode/print pages.
screen Computer screens.
tty Teletypes and similar media using a fixed-pitch character grid.
tv Television-type devices (low resolution, limited scrollability).

Values

Value Description
width Specifies the width of the target display area. <br>Can use "min-" and "max-" prefixes. <br>Example: media="screen and (min-width:500px)"
height Specifies the height of the target display area. <br>Can use "min-" and "max-" prefixes. <br>Example: media="screen and (max-height:700px)"
device-width Specifies the width of the target display/paper. <br>Can use "min-" and "max-" prefixes. <br>Example: media="screen and (device-width:500px)"
device-height Specifies the height of the target display/paper. <br>Can use "min-" and "max-" prefixes. <br>Example: media="screen and (device-height:500px)"
orientation Specifies the orientation of the target display/paper. <br>Possible values: "portrait" or "landscape". <br>Example: media="all and (orientation: landscape)"
aspect-ratio Specifies the width/height ratio of the target display area. <br>Can use "min-" and "max-" prefixes. <br>Example: media="screen and (aspect-ratio:16/9)"
device-aspect-ratio Specifies the device-width/device-height ratio of the target display/paper. <br>Can use "min-" and "max-" prefixes. <br>Example: media="screen and (aspect-ratio:16/9)"
color Specifies the bits/color of the target display. <br>Can use "min-" and "max-" prefixes. <br>Example: media="screen and (color:3)"
color-index Specifies the number of colors the target display can handle. <br>Can use "min-" and "max-" prefixes. <br>Example: media="screen and (min-color-index:256)"
monochrome Specifies the bits/pixel in a monochrome frame buffer. <br>Can use "min-" and "max-" prefixes. <br>Example: media="screen and (monochrome:2)"
resolution Specifies the pixel density of the target display/paper (dpi or dpcm). <br>Can use "min-" and "max-" prefixes. <br>Example: media="print and (resolution:300dpi)"
scan Specifies the scanning method of tv displays. <br>Possible values: "progressive" and "interlace". <br>Example: media="tv and (scan:interlace)"
grid Specifies whether the output device is a grid or bitmap. <br>Possible values: "1" for grid, otherwise "0". <br>Example: media="handheld and (grid:1)"

Technical Details

| Return Value: | A string, representing the type of media resource. | | --- | --- |


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HTML Reference: HTML <source> media Attribute


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