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HTML canvas strokeRect() Method

Canvas Object Reference Canvas Object

Example

Draw a 150*100 pixels rectangle:

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JavaScript:

var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.strokeRect(20,20,150,100);
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Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Safari support the strokeRect() method.

Note: Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions, do not support the <canvas> element.


Definition and Usage

The strokeRect() method draws a rectangle (no fill). The default color of the stroke is black.

Tip: Use the strokeStyle property to set a color, gradient, or pattern to style the stroke.

JavaScript syntax: context.strokeRect(x,y,width,height);

Parameter Values

Parameter Description Play it
x The x-coordinate of the upper-left corner of the rectangle Play it »
y The y-coordinate of the upper-left corner of the rectangle Play it »
width The width of the rectangle, in pixels Play it »
height The height of the rectangle, in pixels Play it »

Canvas Object Reference Canvas Object