<canvas>
Media
A blank surface drawn on by script; what you draw is not text.
| How to write it | <canvas></canvas> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </canvas> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | width, height |
| Category | Media |
How to read this
- Most tags come in pairs, opening and closing. Only tags with no content — img, br — are left unclosed.
- Writing </br> for a void element does nothing useful; the browser ignores it or adds an empty line.
- Appearance is CSS’s job. A tag says what something is; bold or italic is only the consequence.
- Choosing the tag that matches the meaning helps search engines and screen readers alike. Wrapping everything in div throws that information away.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the HTML <canvas> tag?
A blank surface drawn on by script; what you draw is not text.
Q. How do you write <canvas>?
As <canvas></canvas>. The opening <canvas> pairs with the closing </canvas>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <canvas>?
width, height are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <canvas> belong to?
The media group.