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# HTML canvas rect() Method
[ Canvas Object](#)
## Example
Draw a 150*100 pixel rectangle:
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JavaScript:
var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.rect(20,20,150,100);
ctx.stroke();
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## Browser Support
Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Safari support the rect() method.
**Note:** Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions do not support the element.
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## Definition and Usage
The rect() method creates a rectangle.
**Tip:** Use the [stroke()](#) or [fill()](#) methods to actually draw the rectangle on the canvas.
| JavaScript syntax: | _context_.rect(_x,y,width,height_); |
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## Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
| --- | --- |
| _x_ | The x-coordinate of the upper-left corner of the rectangle. |
| _y_ | The y-coordinate of the upper-left corner of the rectangle. |
| _width_ | The width of the rectangle, in pixels. |
| _height_ | The height of the rectangle, in pixels. |
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## More Examples
## Example
Create three rectangles using the rect() method:
Your browser does not support the canvas tag.
JavaScript:
var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
// Red rectangle
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.lineWidth="6";
ctx.strokeStyle="red";
ctx.rect(5,5,290,140);
ctx.stroke();
// Green rectangle
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.lineWidth="4";
ctx.strokeStyle="green";
ctx.rect(30,30,50,50);
ctx.stroke();
// Blue rectangle
ctx.beginPath();
ctx.lineWidth="10";
ctx.strokeStyle="blue";
ctx.rect(50,50,150,80);
ctx.stroke();
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