HTML canvas moveTo()Method
Example
Start a path, move to position 0,0. Create a line to position 300,150:
JavaScript:
var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.moveTo(0,0);
ctx.lineTo(300,150);
ctx.stroke();
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.moveTo(0,0);
ctx.lineTo(300,150);
ctx.stroke();
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Browser Support
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Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Safari support the moveTo() method.
Note:Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions do not support the <canvas> element.
Definition and Usage
The moveTo() method moves the path to a specified point on the canvas, without creating a line.
Tip:Please use thestroke()method to draw the exact path on the canvas.
| JavaScript Syntax: | context.moveTo(x,y); |
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Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| x | The x coordinate of the target position of the path. |
| y | The y coordinate of the target position of the path. |
Other Extensions
Canvas Object