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Question 12 of 49easy

How Do Media Queries Work?

Understanding responsive design with media queries.

What You'll Learn

  • Media query syntax
  • Common breakpoints
  • Mobile-first approach

Syntax

styles.cssCSS
@media (condition) {
  /* styles */
}

Common Breakpoints

styles.cssCSS
/* Mobile first approach */
.container { width: 100%; }

/* Tablet */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .container { width: 750px; }
}

/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .container { width: 960px; }
}

/* Large desktop */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .container { width: 1140px; }
}

Other Media Features

styles.cssCSS
/* Orientation */
@media (orientation: landscape) { }

/* Dark mode */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) { }

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { }

/* Hover capability */
@media (hover: hover) { }