How To Remove Css Property In Media Query

Media queries are a powerful feature in CSS that enables you to create responsive designs by applying specific styles based on the user’s device or browser window size. There are times when you may want to remove a certain CSS property when the media query is met, but how do you do that? In this blog post, we’ll discuss how to remove a CSS property in a media query.

Using the ‘unset’ Value

In most cases, you can use the unset value to remove a CSS property in a media query. This value essentially ‘unsets’ the property, removing any styles assigned to it. The following example demonstrates how to use the unset value in a media query:

    /* Default styles applied to all devices */
    .example {
        background-color: red;
        font-size: 24px;
        padding: 15px;
    }

    /* Styles applied when the viewport is 768px or smaller */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .example {
            background-color: unset; /* Remove the background-color property */
            font-size: 16px;
        }
    }
    

In this example, we have a class called .example with a background color, font size, and padding. When the viewport size is 768px or smaller, we want to remove the background color and reduce the font size. To do this, we simply use the unset value for the background-color property inside the media query.

Using the ‘initial’ Value

Another option to remove a CSS property in a media query is to use the initial value. This value sets the property to its initial value, which is the value the property has by default in the browser’s user agent stylesheet. Consider the following example:

    /* Default styles applied to all devices */
    .example {
        background-color: red;
        font-size: 24px;
        padding: 15px;
    }

    /* Styles applied when the viewport is 768px or smaller */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .example {
            background-color: initial; /* Set the background-color property to its initial value */
            font-size: 16px;
        }
    }
    

In this example, we use the initial value for the background-color property, which sets it to its initial value (transparent) inside the media query. Keep in mind that using initial can have different results than unset, depending on the property and its default value in the user agent stylesheet.

Conclusion

Removing a CSS property in a media query can be achieved using either the unset or initial values. While both methods work, it’s important to understand the difference between them and choose the one that best fits your needs. In general, unset is the safer choice, as it completely removes the property and allows inheritance or user agent stylesheet rules to take effect, whereas initial sets the property to its initial value, which might not always result in the desired behavior.