Example
Return the media type the link element is intended for:
var x = document.getElementById("myLink").media;
The result of x will be:
screen
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Definition and Usage
The media property sets or returns the media type for the link element.
The media type is important for style information. The style might be different for computers and mobile devices.
Browser Support
The media property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the media property:
linkObject.media
Set the media property:
linkObject.media=device
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| all | For all devices. This is default |
| aural | For speech synthesizers |
| braille | For Braille tactile feedback devices |
| embossed | For paged Braille printers |
| handheld | For handheld devices |
| For printed pages and print preview | |
| projection | For projectors or transparencies |
| screen | For color computer screens |
| speech | For speech synthesizers |
| tty | For teletype devices |
| tv | For TV-type devices |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing a comma-separated list of media types |
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <link> media attribute
< Link Object