The matches read-only property of the MediaQueryList interface is a Boolean that returns true if the document currently matches the media query list, or false if not.
Syntax
var matches = MediaQueryList.matches;
Value
A Boolean; returns true if the document currently matches the media query list, false if not.
Examples
var mql = window.matchMedia('(max-width: 600px)');
if(mql.matches) {
// media query test returning true
}
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| CSS Object Model (CSSOM) View Module The definition of 'matches' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
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| Desktop | Mobile | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
matches | Chrome Full support 9 | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support 6 | IE Full support 10 | Opera Full support 12.1 | Safari Full support 5.1 | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support 18 | Edge Mobile Full support Yes | Firefox Android ? | Opera Android ? | Safari iOS Full support 5 | Samsung Internet Android ? |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support
- Compatibility unknown
- Compatibility unknown