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HTML height Attribute

HTML

The HTML height attribute specifies the height of an element.

Definition and Usage


➔ The height can be defined with or without the px suffix.

➔ It is recommended to use CSS to set the height in px or other units.

Syntax
//In HTML
<div>
    <canvas id="mycanvas" height="120px" width="250px" style="border:2px solid #777;background-color:#d5e5f5;">
    </canvas>
</div>

//In JavaScript
<script>
    const element = document.getElementById('mycanvas');
    element.height = 150;
</script>
                            

Applies to

This attribute can be used on the following element.

Attribute Element
height <canvas>, <embed>, <iframe>, <img>, <input>, <object>, <video>

Example

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>HTML height attribute example</title>
    <meta charset="utf-8" />
</head>
<body>
    <h3>HTML height attribute example</h3>
    <p>height attribute specifies the height of an element</p>
    <div>
        <canvas id="mycanvas" height="120px" width="250px" style="border:2px solid #777;background-color:#d5e5f5;">
        </canvas>
    </div>
    <script>
        //const element = document.getElementById('mycanvas');
        //element.height = 150;
    </script>
</body>
</html>
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