Example
Create a rounded corner when the two lines meet:
JavaScript:
var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.lineJoin="round";
ctx.moveTo(20,20);
ctx.lineTo(100,50);
ctx.lineTo(20,100);
ctx.stroke();
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Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lineJoin | 4.0 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 10.1 |
Definition and Usage
The lineJoin property sets or returns the type of corner created, when two lines meet.
Note: The "miter" value is affected by the miterLimit property.
| Default value: | miter |
|---|---|
| JavaScript syntax: | context.lineJoin="bevel|round|miter"; |
Property Values
| Value | Description | Play it |
|---|---|---|
| bevel | Creates a beveled corner | Play it » |
| round | Creates a rounded corner | Play it » |
| miter | Default. Creates a sharp corner | Play it » |
< Canvas Object