HTML canvas lineCap Property
Example
Draw a line with rounded end caps:
JavaScript:
var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.lineCap="round";
ctx.moveTo(20,20);
ctx.lineTo(200,20);
ctx.stroke();
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Browser Support
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 for a line.
Note: The value "round" and "square" make the lines slightly longer.
| Default value: | butt |
|---|---|
| JavaScript syntax: | context.lineCap="butt|round|square"; |
Property Values
| Value | Description | Play it |
|---|---|---|
| butt | Default. A flat edge is added to each end of the line | Play it » |
| round | A rounded end cap is added to each end of the line | Play it » |
| square | A square end cap is added to each end of the line | Play it » |
HTML Canvas Reference
