HTML canvas shadowOffsetXAttributes
Examples
Draw a rectangle with a shadow offset 20 pixels to the right (from the rectangle's left position):
JavaScript:
var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.shadowBlur=10;
ctx.shadowOffsetX=20;
ctx.shadowColor="black";
ctx.fillStyle="red";
ctx.fillRect(20,20,100,80);
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.shadowBlur=10;
ctx.shadowOffsetX=20;
ctx.shadowColor="black";
ctx.fillStyle="red";
ctx.fillRect(20,20,100,80);
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Browser Support
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Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Safari support the shadowOffsetX property.
Note:Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions do not support the <canvas> element.
Definition and Usage
The shadowOffsetX property sets or returns the horizontal distance of the shadow from the shape.
shadowOffsetX=0 indicates the shadow is directly below the shape.
shadowOffsetX=20 indicates the shadow is 20 pixels to the right of the shape's left position.
shadowOffsetX=-20 indicates the shadow is 20 pixels to the left of the shape's left position.
Tip:To adjust the vertical distance of the shadow from the shape, use theshadowOffsetYproperty.
| Default value: | 0 |
|---|---|
| JavaScript syntax: | context.shadowOffsetX=number; |
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Positive or negative value that defines the horizontal distance of the shadow from the shape. |
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