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The HTML5 |
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<canvas> tag is used to draw graphics, on the fly, via scripting (usually JavaScript). |
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However, the <canvas> element has no drawing abilities of its own (it is only a container for graphics) - you must use a script to actually draw the graphics. |
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The getContext() method returns an object that provides methods and properties for drawing on the canvas. In order to draw rectangle, you can use rect( x, y, width, height). |
This reference will cover the properties and methods of the getContext("2d") object, which can be used to draw text, lines, boxes, circles, and more - on the canvas.
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