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Detecting media query changes with JavaScript

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CSS media queries automatically detect changes in user preferences, like reduced motion settings. JavaScript requires manual event listening to adjust animations when preferences change. For example, a marquee script can use matchMedia() to update scrolling speed based on user's motion preference.

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