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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| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 9 | Yes | 6 | 10 | 12.1 | 5 |
| Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | Opera Android | iOS Safari | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | ? | Yes | ? | ? | ? | ? |
See also
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