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CSS Media Query Regex Pattern

Matches CSS media query declarations for responsive design. Extracts breakpoints and conditions from stylesheets.

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Web & HTML
Intermediate
Difficulty
CSS
Language
g
Flags
// Regular Expression
/@media\s*\([^)]+\)\s*\{/g

Live Regex Tester

Pattern Breakdown

@media\s*\([^)]+\)\s*\{
Character class [ ]
Group ( )
Quantifier { }
Anchor ^ $
Repetition * + ?
Escape \
Alternation |
Any char .

Code Examples

JavaScript

const regex = /@media\s*\([^)]+\)\s*\{/g;
const test = "@media (max-width: 768px) {";
console.log(regex.test(test)); // true

// Extract matches
const matches = test.match(regex);
console.log(matches);

Python

import re

pattern = r'@media\s*\([^)]+\)\s*\{'
test = "@media (max-width: 768px) {"
match = re.findall(pattern, test)
print(match)  # Found!

Go

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "regexp"
)

func main() {
    re := regexp.MustCompile(`@media\s*\([^)]+\)\s*\{`)
    fmt.Println(re.MatchString("@media (max-width: 768px) {")) // true
}

Common Use Cases

Responsive design analysisCSS auditingstyle extraction

Match Examples

InputResult
@media (max-width: 768px) {Match
.class { }No Match

About the CSS Media Query Regex

Matches CSS media query declarations for responsive design. Extracts breakpoints and conditions from stylesheets.

Regular expressions (regex) are powerful pattern matching tools used across virtually all programming languages. The css media query pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty in the web & html category. This pattern is specifically designed for CSS.

When using this regex, always consider edge cases and test thoroughly with real-world data. Use the interactive tester above to validate the pattern against your specific inputs before deploying to production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSS Media Query regex pattern?

Matches CSS media query declarations for responsive design. Extracts breakpoints and conditions from stylesheets.

How do I use the CSS Media Query regex?

Use the pattern /@media\s*\([^)]+\)\s*\{/g in your code. In JavaScript: new RegExp('@media\s*\([^)]+\)\s*\{', 'g'). Test it above with your own input.

What does this CSS Media Query regex match?

This pattern matches: "@media (max-width: 768px) {". It does NOT match: ".class { }". Responsive design analysis, CSS auditing, style extraction.

Is the CSS Media Query regex beginner-friendly?

This pattern is rated Intermediate. It uses some advanced features like character classes and quantifiers.

What languages support the CSS Media Query regex?

This pattern works in CSS. Syntax may vary slightly between regex engines.

Can I modify the CSS Media Query regex for my use case?

Yes! Use the interactive tester above to modify the pattern and test with your own data. Common modifications include making it case-insensitive (add 'i' flag), matching globally (add 'g' flag), or adjusting character classes.

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