@media.prefers-reduced-motion

The prefers-reduced-motion CSS media feature is used to detect if the user has requested that the system minimize the amount of animation or motion it uses.

Syntax

no-preference

Indicates that the user has made no preference known to the system.

reduce

Indicates that user has notified the system that they prefer an interface that minimizes the amount of movement or animation, preferably to the point where all non-essential movement is removed.

Examples

This example has an annoying animation unless you turn on Reduce Motion in your accessibility preferences.

HTML

<div class="animation">animated box</div>

CSS

.animation {
  -webkit-animation: vibrate 0.3s linear infinite both;
  animation: vibrate 0.3s linear infinite both; 
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .animation {
    animation: none;
    -webkit-animation: none;
  }
}

Result

Specifications

Browser compatibilityUpdate compatibility data on GitHub

See also

• An introduction to the reduced motion media query