html - modernizr for ie8 media query support

Question

I am looking at using modernizr for supporting media query in ie8. Could you please provide an example to implement the same.

I also had a look at Respond.js, but found it a bit complex with all the CDN stuff.

Any other suggestions would also be appreciated.

Answer 1

Respond.js is mandatory if you want to use mediaqueries in IE8. This is the polyfill that enables media queries for the browser.

Modernizr only offer test for mediaqueries. According to the doc, in older non-supporting browser the test will always return false.

Another alternative is adapt.js by Nathan Smith creator of the 960gs grid system.

Update: Modernizr is now adding support for html5 tags in older version of IE as stated in the doc