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HTML Canvas shadowOffsetX Property

Canvas Object

Example

Draw a rectangle with a shadow offset 20 pixels to the right (from the rectangle's left position):

JavaScript:


Browser Support

Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Safari support the shadowOffsetX property.

Note: Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions do not support the <canvas> element.


Definition and Usage

The shadowOffsetX property sets or returns the horizontal distance of the shadow from the shape.

shadowOffsetX=0 indicates the shadow is directly below the shape.

shadowOffsetX=20 indicates the shadow is 20 pixels to the right of the shape's left position.

shadowOffsetX=-20 indicates the shadow is 20 pixels to the left of the shape's left position.

Tip: To adjust the vertical distance of the shadow from the shape, use the shadowOffsetY property.

Default value: 0
JavaScript syntax: context.shadowOffsetX= number;
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Property Values

Value Description
number A positive or negative value that defines the horizontal distance of the shadow from the shape.

Canvas Object

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