Example
Draw a 150*100 pixels rectangle:
JavaScript:
var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.strokeRect(20,20,150,100);
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Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the method.
| Method | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| strokeRect() | 4.0 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 10.1 |
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); |
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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