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JavaScript

filipz
filipz
11,063 Points
Posted by filipz
filipz
11,063 Points

Changing Javascript for different screen sizes?

I have javascript code that works well on desktop, but not on mobile. I would like to either use a different file for the mobile website or just 'turn off' the code that I currently have for javascript. How can I change javascript based on screen size?

Bryan Castleman
Bryan Castleman
9,520 Points
Bryan Castleman
Bryan Castleman
9,520 Points

You can include a few lines of jQuery to do it. Here is an example:

Use a different width number if you like. 

if ( $(window).width() > 739) {      
  //Add your javascript for large screens here 
} 
else {
  //Add your javascript for small screens here 
}

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,732 Points

You could add conditional code based on the width.

You could have an if...else code block that tests window.innerWidth for a value that would distinguish your displays.