Web/CSS/@media/scan

The scan CSS media feature can be used to test the scanning process (if any) utilized by the output device. The word scanning used in this context does not refer to an image scanner, such as one used to digitize a photograph. Rather, it means the process by which an image is painted onto a television screen (or other device).

Syntax

The scan feature is specified as a single keyword value chosen from the list below.

interlace

The device draws odd lines and even lines alternately. Some televisions use interlaced scanning.

progressive

The device draws all lines in sequence. All computer screens use progressive scanning.

Examples

HTML

<p>If your screen uses interlaced rendering, this text should
   be in a sans-serif font. If your screen uses progressive
   scanning, you should see a serif font.</p>

CSS

p {
  font-family: cursive;
}

@media (scan: interlace) {
  p {
    font-family: sans-serif;
  }
}

@media (scan: progressive) {
  p {
    font-family: serif;
  }
}

Specifications

Specification	Status	Comment
Media Queries Level 4The definition of 'scan' in that specification.	Candidate Recommendation	No change.
Media QueriesThe definition of 'scan' in that specification.	Recommendation	Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

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	Desktop						Mobile
	Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Internet Explorer	Opera	Safari	Android webview	Chrome for Android	Firefox for Android	Opera for Android	Safari on iOS	Samsung Internet
scan media feature	Chrome No support No	Edge No support No	Firefox No support No	IE No support No	Opera No support No	Safari No support No	WebView Android No support No	Chrome Android No support No	Firefox Android No support No	Opera Android No support No	Safari iOS No support No	Samsung Internet Android No support No

Legend

No support  

No support

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