HTML canvas fillText() Method

HTML Canvas Reference : Write "Hello world!" and "Big smile!" (with gradient) on the canvas, using fillText()

Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the method.

Method
fillText()	Yes	9.0	Yes	Yes	Yes

Note: The maxWidth parameter is not supported in Safari 5.1 and earlier versions.

The fillText() method draws filled text on the canvas. The default color of the text is black.

Tip: Use the font property to specify font and font size, and use the fillStyle property to render the text in another color/gradient.

JavaScript syntax:	context.fillText(text,x,y,maxWidth);

Parameter	Description	Play it
text	Specifies the text that will be written on the canvas	Play it »
x	The x coordinate where to start painting the text (relative to the canvas)	Play it »
y	The y coordinate where to start painting the text (relative to the canvas)	Play it »
maxWidth	Optional. The maximum allowed width of the text, in pixels	Play it »

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