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Why isn't my media query affecting the layout on mobile devices?

Asked on Nov 04, 2025

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Media queries are essential for responsive design, but they can sometimes be tricky if not set up correctly. Let's ensure your media query is structured properly and targeting the right conditions.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    <style>
      /* Example media query for devices with a max width of 600px */
      @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {
        body {
          background-color: lightblue;
        }
      }
    </style>
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Ensure your media query is placed after any other styles that it should override.
Check if the viewport meta tag is included in your HTML: <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">.
Verify that the media query conditions (like max-width) match the target device's screen size.
Use browser developer tools to simulate different screen sizes and test your media queries.
Ensure there are no syntax errors in your CSS that might prevent the media query from being applied.

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Why isn't my media query affecting the layout on mobile devices?

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