In which orientation does the iPad come configured as standard?

There seems to be some confusion regarding the default orientation of the iPad.

While some believe it is portrait (which is how I typically use my iPad), others argue that it is actually landscape.

In my CSS, I have specific settings for targeting elements in portrait mode. Interestingly, I have not encountered any scaling issues with landscape mode, so I haven't felt the need to use the media query below.

@media all and (orientation:portrait) {

}

I've searched everywhere but can't seem to find a definitive answer on the device's default orientation. Does anyone know for sure?

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Answer №1

There is no definitive default orientation for iPad browsing. Both portrait and landscape modes are equally important and allowed. Any issues experienced in portrait mode are likely due to the specific design of the website you are viewing, which may require adjustments in landscape mode as well.

Landscape mode on an iPad presents a 1024px wide browser to the user, which tends to align with the width of desktop sites that are typically between 960 and 1050 pixels wide. This makes landscape mode less likely to encounter display issues, but it does not establish it as the 'default' orientation.

Comparing this to determining the default screen size for a desktop browser, there isn't one set size - users can resize their browser window as needed. Rotating your iPad essentially functions as resizing the browser window abruptly, offering flexibility in how content is displayed.

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