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
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lineCap | Yes | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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 » |
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