<canvas>
The HTML <canvas> element offers a drawable area on a webpage, enabling the dynamic rendering of graphics, animations, and game visuals using JavaScript.
<canvas> Tag
The <canvas> element defines a section on a webpage where graphics can be drawn using JavaScript. It allows for the creation of shapes, images, and animations dynamically.
Syntax
index.html
<canvas id="myCanvas" width="500" height="400"></canvas>
Example
- This example demonstrates how to include a
<canvas>element in your HTML. If the browser does not support the canvas element, fallback text will be displayed for accessibility.
index.html
<canvas id="myCanvas" width="200" height="100" style="border:1px solid #FF0000;"></canvas>
Definition and Usage
The <canvas> element is used to draw graphics dynamically via scripting, mainly with JavaScript. It serves as a container for graphics but does not generate content on its own; a script is required to create and display visuals.
If JavaScript is disabled or the browser does not support the
<canvas> tag, the text inside the <canvas> element will be displayed instead.Attributes
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
height | Specifies the height of the canvas in pixels |
width | Specifies the width of the canvas in pixels |
Conclusion
The <canvas> tag in HTML provides a dynamic area for drawing graphics through JavaScript, enabling the creation of interactive visuals, animations, and images. It requires JavaScript to generate content and is widely used for graphical applications like games and data visualizations.