The SVGClipPathElement interface provides access to the properties of <clipPath> elements, as well as methods to manipulate them.
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Properties
This interface also inherits properties from its parent, SVGElement.
SVGClipPathElement.clipPathUnitsRead only- An
SVGAnimatedEnumerationcorresponding to theclipPathUnitsattribute of the given<clipPath>element. Takes one of the constants defined inSVGUnitTypes.
Methods
This interface doesn't implement any specific methods, but inherits methods from its parent, SVGElement.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
| CSS Masking Module Level 1 The definition of 'SVGClipPathElement' in that specification. |
Candidate Recommendation | Removed the inheritance from SVGTests, SVGLangSpace, SVGExternalResourcesRequired, SVGStylable, SVGTransformable, and SVGUnitTypes |
| Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) 1.1 (Second Edition) The definition of 'SVGClipPathElement' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
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SVGClipPathElement | Chrome Full support Yes | Edge Full support Yes | Firefox Full support Yes | IE Full support Yes | Opera Full support Yes | Safari Full support Yes | WebView Android No support No | Chrome Android Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support Yes | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android ? |
clipPathUnits | Chrome Full support Yes | Edge Full support 12 | Firefox Full support Yes | IE ? | Opera Full support Yes | Safari Full support Yes | WebView Android No support No | Chrome Android Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support Yes | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android ? |
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- Compatibility unknown
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