HTML <a> mediaAttribute
Examples
The following example shows a link using the media attribute:
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Browser Support
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All major browsers support the media attribute.
Definition and Usage
The media attribute specifies what type of media/device the target URL is optimized for.
This attribute is used to specify that the target URL is designed for special devices (such as iPhone), speech, or print media.
This attribute can accept multiple values.
It can only be used when the href attribute is present.
Differences between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
This attribute is new in HTML5.
Syntax
Possible Operators
| Operator | Description |
|---|---|
| and | Specifies the AND operator. |
| not | Specifies the NOT operator. |
| , | Specifies the OR operator. |
Devices
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| all | Default. Suitable for all devices. |
| aural | Speech synthesizers. |
| braille | Braille feedback devices. |
| handheld | Handheld devices (small screens, limited bandwidth). |
| projection | Projectors. |
| Print preview mode / printed pages. | |
| screen | Computer screens. |
| tty | Teletypewriters and similar media using a monospaced character grid. |
| tv | Television-type devices (low resolution, limited paging capability). |
Value
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| width |
Specifies the width of the target display area. The "min-" and "max-" prefixes can be used. Example: media="screen and (min-width:500px)" |
| height |
Specifies the height of the target display area. The "min-" and "max-" prefixes can be used. Example: media="screen and (max-height:700px)" |
| device-width |
Specifies the width of the target display/paper. The "min-" and "max-" prefixes can be used. Example: media="screen and (device-width:500px)" |
| device-height |
Specifies the height of the target display/paper. The "min-" and "max-" prefixes can be used. Example: media="screen and (device-height:500px)" |
| orientation |
Specifies the orientation of the target display/paper. Possible values: "portrait" or "landscape" Example: media="all and (orientation: landscape)" |
| aspect-ratio |
Specifies the width/height ratio of the target display area. The "min-" and "max-" prefixes can be used. Example: media="screen and (aspect-ratio:16/9)" |
| device-aspect-ratio |
Specifies the device-width/device-height ratio of the target display/paper. The "min-" and "max-" prefixes can be used. Example: media="screen and (aspect-ratio:16/9)" |
| color |
Specifies the bits per color of the target display. The "min-" and "max-" prefixes can be used. Example: media="screen and (color:3)" |
| color-index |
Specifies the number of colors the target display can handle. The "min-" and "max-" prefixes can be used. Example: media="screen and (min-color-index:256)" |
| monochrome |
Specifies the bits per pixel in a monochrome frame buffer. The "min-" and "max-" prefixes can be used. Example: media="screen and (monochrome:2)" |
| resolution |
Specifies the pixel density (dpi or dpcm) of the target display/paper. The "min-" and "max-" prefixes can be used. Example: media="print and (resolution:300dpi)" |
| scan |
Specifies the scanning method of a TV display. Possible values are: "progressive" and "interlace". Example: media="tv and (scan:interlace)" |
| grid |
Specifies whether the output device is a grid or a bitmap. Possible values: "1" represents a grid, "0" is anything else. Example: media="handheld and (grid:1)" |
Other extensions
HTML <a> Tag