Detect pointing device with media queries

October 15, 2023

pointer

The pointer CSS media feature tests whether the user has a pointing device (such as a mouse), and if so, how accurate the primary pointing device is.

  @media (pointer: coarse) {
    min-height: 48px;
  }

Syntax

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

• none

  The primary input mechanism does not include a pointing device.

• coarse

  The primary input mechanism includes a pointing device of limited accuracy, such as a finger on a touchscreen.

• fine

  The primary input mechanism includes an accurate pointing device, such as a mouse.

Reference

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/@media/pointer