<shape>

Deprecated
This feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.

The <shape> CSS data type defines the specific form (shape) of a region. The region represents the part of an element to which the clip property applies.

Note: <shape> and rect() work in conjunction with clip, which has been deprecated in favor of clip-path. When possible, use clip-path and the <basic-shape> data type instead.

Syntax

The <shape> data type is specified using the rect() function, which produces a region in the form of a rectangle.

rect()

rect(top, right, bottom, left)

Values

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top
Is a <length> representing the offset for the top of the rectangle relative to the top border of the element's box.
right
Is a <length> representing the offset for the right of the rectangle relative to the left border of the element's box.
bottom
Is a <length> representing the offset for the bottom of the rectangle relative to the top border of the element's box.
left
Is a <length> representing the offset for the left of the rectangle relative to the left border of the element's box.

Interpolation

When animated, values of the <shape> data type are interpolated over their top, right, bottom, and left components, each treated as a real, floating-point number. The speed of the interpolation is determined by the timing function associated with the animation.

Example

img.clip04 {
  clip: rect(10px, 20px, 20px, 10px);
}

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
CSS Level 2 (Revision 1)
The definition of '<shape>' in that specification.
Recommendation Defines with the clip property.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
<shape>
Deprecated
Chrome Full support 1Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 1IE Full support 5.5Opera Full support 9.5Safari Full support 1.3WebView Android Full support 37Chrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 4Opera Android Full support 14Safari iOS Full support 1Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0
rect()
Deprecated
Chrome Full support 1Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 1IE Full support 5.5
Notes
Full support 5.5
Notes
Notes For Internet Explorer versions 5.5 through 7, the rect() function uses spaces (instead of commas) to separate parameters. For Internet Explorer 8 and later versions, only the standard comma-separated syntax is supported.
Opera Full support 9.5Safari Full support 1.3WebView Android Full support 37Chrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 4Opera Android Full support 14Safari iOS Full support 1Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.0

Legend

Full support
Full support
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.
See implementation notes.
See implementation notes.

See also