HTML canvas lineCapProperty
Examples
Draw round line caps:
JavaScript:
var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.lineCap="round";
ctx.moveTo(20,20);
ctx.lineTo(20,200);
ctx.stroke();
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.lineCap="round";
ctx.moveTo(20,20);
ctx.lineTo(20,200);
ctx.stroke();
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Browser Support
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Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Safari support the lineCap property.
Note:Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions do not support the <canvas> element.
Definition and Usage
The lineCap property sets or returns the style of the end caps of a line.
Note:The "round" and "square" values make the line slightly longer.
| Default value: | butt |
|---|---|
| JavaScript syntax: | context.lineCap="butt|round|square"; |
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| butt | Default. Adds a flat edge to each end of the line. |
| round | Adds a round line cap to each end of the line. |
| square | Adds a square line cap to each end of the line. |
Other Extensions
Canvas Object