Canvas lineTo() Method
Example
Begin a path, move to position (0, 0), and create a line to (300, 150):
JavaScript:
const canvas = document.getElementById("myCanvas");
const ctx = canvas.getContext("2d");
// Start a new Path
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.moveTo(0, 0);
ctx.lineTo(300, 150);
// Draw the Path
ctx.stroke();
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Description
The lineTo() method adds a line from the last point in the path to a new point.
Use the stroke() or fill() method to draw the path.
See Also:
The beginPath() Method (Begin a new path)
The closePath() Method (Close current path)
The moveTo() Method (Move the path to a point)
The fill() Method (Fill current path)
The stroke() Method (Draw current path)
Syntax
| context.lineTo(x, y) |
Parameter Values
| Param | Description | Play it |
|---|---|---|
| x | The x-coordinate of where to create the line to | Play it » |
| y | The y-coordinate of where to create the line to | Play it » |
Return Value
| NONE |
More Examples
Example
Draw a path shaped as the letter L:
JavaScript:
const canvas = document.getElementById("myCanvas");
const ctx = canvas.getContext("2d");
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.moveTo(20, 20);
ctx.lineTo(20, 100);
ctx.lineTo(70, 100);
ctx.stroke();
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Browser Support
The <canvas> element is an HTML5 standard (2014).
lineTo() is supported in all modern browsers:
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera | IE |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 9-11 |
❮ Canvas Reference
