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Viewport Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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viewport

[ˈvjuːpɔːt ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

web design

The visible area of a web page, typically determined by the size of the user's screen or browser window.

Synonyms

display area, screen area, visible area.

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Word Description / Examples
viewport

Technical term, commonly used in web development and graphic design to describe the visible portion of a web page or a graphical user interface.

  • The website adjusts its content based on the size of the viewport.
  • In the game, the viewport shows the player's current field of view.
screen area

Refers to the entire surface of the screen. It is often used when talking about the physical size and dimensions of the screen rather than just the visible part of it.

  • The new tablet has a screen area of 10 inches.
  • They measured the screen area to compare different monitors.
visible area

Can be used in both technical and general contexts to describe the portion of the screen or surface that is currently visible to the user.

  • Adjust the visible area to fit all the text.
  • The map was too large to fit in the visible area.
display area

General term used to refer to the part of a device screen where information is shown, suitable in both technical and non-technical contexts.

  • The display area on this phone is very large.
  • Make sure the important details are within the display area.

Examples of usage

  • The image should be optimized for different viewports.
  • Responsive designs adjust to various viewport sizes.

Translations

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Origin of 'viewport'

The term 'viewport' originated in the field of web design to describe the visible area of a web page. With the increasing use of mobile devices, responsive design became essential to adapt to different viewports. The concept of viewports has evolved alongside technological advancements in screen sizes and resolutions.

See also: airport, comport, deport, export, passport, port, portability, portable, portal, portend, portent, porter, porters, portion, portly, portrait.