Technical Specifications

Browser Matrix

USPS customers use a broad range of browsers and devices to visit our site and we have adopted browser matrices to accommodate 'average' USPS.com users, specifically:

  • Apple Safari
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox

To take advantage of all features and functionality on USPS.com, we recommend that you use the latest version of any of the supported browsers listed above.

*Note: Microsoft is no longer supporting IE so it is recommended that you use the latest version Microsoft Edge if you prefer a Microsoft browser.


Mobile Browser Matrix

USPS.com currently supports the current and recent versions of the most popular mobile operating systems and browsers:

  • Android
  • Android Chrome
  • iOS
  • iOS Safari

For any questions about how to apply the style guide, please email USPS Digital CCB.


JavaScript Libraries

USPS.com leverages Bootstrap and jQuery for form controls. In some cases, the default specifications are used, but often they are modified to fit the USPS.com brand or specific UI requirements.

The following JavaScript library versions are currently in use:

  • Bootstrap: 4.3.1
  • jQuery: 3.7.1
  • jQuery UI: 1.14.1

Device Breakpoints

Mobile

  • 320px — 767px
  • @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {...}

Tablet

  • 768px — 991px
  • @media only screen and (max-width: 991px) {...}

Desktop

  • 992px and up
  • @media only screen and (min-width: 992px) {...}