YouTipProp Canvas Strokestyle
# HTML canvas strokeStyle Property
[ Canvas Object](#)
## Example
Draw a rectangle. Use a red stroke color:
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JavaScript:
var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.strokeStyle="#FF0000";
ctx.strokeRect(20,20,150,100);
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## Browser Support
The strokeStyle property is supported in Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Safari.
**Note:** Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions do not support the element.
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## Definition and Usage
The strokeStyle property sets or returns the color, gradient, or pattern used for strokes.
| Default Value: | #000000 |
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| JavaScript Syntax: | _context_.strokeStyle=_color_|_gradient_|_pattern_; |
## Property Values
| Value | Description |
| --- | --- |
| _color_ | A (#) that indicates the stroke color of the drawing. The default value is #000000. |
| _gradient_ | A gradient object ((#) or (#)) used to fill the drawing. |
| _pattern_ | A (#) object used to create a pattern stroke. |
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## More Examples
## Example
Draw a rectangle. Use a gradient stroke:
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JavaScript:
var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
var gradient=ctx.createLinearGradient(0,0,170,0);
gradient.addColorStop("0","magenta");
gradient.addColorStop("0.5","blue");
gradient.addColorStop("1.0","red");
// Fill with gradient
ctx.strokeStyle=gradient;
ctx.lineWidth=5;
ctx.strokeRect(20,20,150,100);
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