HTML 5 <canvas> Tag
ExampleHow to display a red square, with the canvas element:
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Definition and Usage
The <canvas> tag is used to display graphics.
The <canvas> tag is only a container for graphics, you must use a script to actually paint graphics.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML 5
The <canvas> tag is new in HTML 5.
Tips and Notes
Tip: You can write text between the start and end tags, to show older browser that they do not support this tag.
Note: Some browsers already support the <canvas> tag, like Firefox, Chrome, and Opera.
Attributes
New : New in HTML 5.
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| heightNew | pixels | Sets the height of the canvas |
| widthNew | pixels | Sets the width of the canvas |
Standard Attributes
The <canvas> tag also supports the Standard Attributes in HTML 5.
Event Attributes
The <canvas> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML 5.
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