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# circle()

### Example

![](/files/i65LB9Bkt63KXAAHLDWf)

```python
circle(200, 200, 150)
```

### Syntax

```python
circle(x, y, diameter)
```

<table><thead><tr><th width="167">Input</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>x</td><td>x co-ordinate of the center</td></tr><tr><td>y</td><td>y co-ordinate of the center</td></tr><tr><td>diameter</td><td>diameter of the circle</td></tr></tbody></table>

<figure><img src="/files/J9tstUQQ1Jooor9CrOI8" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Description

**circle()** draws a circle on the canvas, using the inputs to determine the position and dimension of the shape.

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