HTML canvas lineTo()Method
Canvas ObjectExample
Start a path, move to position 0,0. Create a line to position 300,150:
JavaScript：
var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.moveTo(0,0);
ctx.lineTo(300,150);
ctx.stroke();
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.moveTo(0,0);
ctx.lineTo(300,150);
ctx.stroke();
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Browser Support
Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Safari support the lineTo() method.
Note:Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions do not support the <canvas> element.
Definition and Usage
The lineTo() method adds a new point, and creates a line from that point to the last specified point on the canvas (the method does not draw the line).
Tip:Please usestroke()the method to draw the exact path on the canvas.
| JavaScript Syntax: | context.lineTo(x,y); |
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Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| x | The x-coordinate of the target position of the path. |
| y | The y-coordinate of the target position of the path. |
More Examples
Example
Draw a path shaped like the letter L:
JavaScript：
var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.moveTo(20,20);
ctx.lineTo(20,100);
ctx.lineTo(70,100);
ctx.stroke();
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.moveTo(20,20);
ctx.lineTo(20,100);
ctx.lineTo(70,100);
ctx.stroke();
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