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How to specify the target media types of a set of CSS rules
The media attribute on CSS <link> elements and @media rules allows you to specify which types of devices or media should apply specific CSS styles. This enables responsive design and device-specific styling.
Syntax
/* Using @media rule */
@media media-type {
/* CSS rules */
}
/* Using link element */
<link rel="stylesheet" media="media-type" href="styles.css">
Common Media Types
| Media Type | Description |
|---|---|
all |
Suitable for all devices (default) |
print |
Intended for printed documents |
screen |
Intended for computer screens |
speech |
Intended for speech synthesizers |
Example: Using Link Element with Media Attribute
The following example shows how to link different stylesheets for different media types −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Media Types Example</title>
<style>
/* Screen styles */
@media screen {
body {
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
background-color: #f0f8ff;
color: #333;
padding: 20px;
}
.content {
border: 2px solid #4CAF50;
padding: 15px;
border-radius: 8px;
}
}
/* Print styles */
@media print {
body {
font-family: Times, serif;
background-color: white;
color: black;
padding: 0;
}
.content {
border: 1px solid black;
padding: 10px;
}
.no-print {
display: none;
}
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="content">
<h1>Media Types Demo</h1>
<p>This content appears differently on screen vs print.</p>
<button class="no-print">Screen Only Button</button>
</div>
</body>
</html>
On screen: A blue background page with green bordered content box and a visible button. When printed: Clean black text on white background with simple border, button hidden.
Example: Multiple Media Types
You can specify multiple media types using commas −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
@media screen, print {
.universal {
font-weight: bold;
margin: 10px 0;
}
}
@media screen {
.universal {
color: blue;
background-color: #e6f3ff;
}
}
@media print {
.universal {
color: black;
background-color: transparent;
}
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="universal">
This text is styled for both screen and print, with specific colors for each.
</div>
</body>
</html>
A bold text block that appears blue with light blue background on screen, but black on white when printed.
Conclusion
Media types allow you to create device-specific styles using the media attribute in <link> elements or @media rules. This is essential for responsive design and creating print-friendly versions of web pages.
Updated on: 2026-03-15T11:35:15+05:30
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