Style clip Property
Example
Clip an image into a specified shape:
document.getElementById("myImg").style.clip = "rect(0px 75px 75px 0px)";Try it yourself »
Definition and Usage
The clip property sets or returns which part of a positioned element is visible.
Browser Support
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The clip property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the clip property:
	object.style.clip
Set the clip property:
	object.style.clip="auto|rect(top right bottom left)|initial|inherit"
Property Values
| Value | Description | 
|---|---|
| auto | Default. The element does not clip | 
| rect(top right bottom left) | Clips the shape defined by the four coordinates | 
| initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial | 
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit | 
Technical Details
| Default Value: | auto | 
|---|---|
| Return Value: | A String, representing the part of a positioned element that is visible | 
| CSS Version | CSS2 | 
More Examples
Example
Return the clip property:
	alert(document.getElementById("myImg").style.clip);
Try it yourself »
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Positioning
CSS reference: clip property
 Style Object

