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  Reference for Processing (BETA) version 91+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.  
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constrain()

   
Examples   
void draw() 
{ 
  background(204); 
  float mx = constrain(mouseX, 30, 70); 
  rect(mx-10, 40, 20, 20); 
}

Description   Constrains a value to not exceed a maximum and minimum value.
   
Syntax   
constrain(value, min, max)
   
Parameters  
value   int or float: the value to constrain
min   int or float: minimum limit
max   int or float: maximum limit
   
Returns   float or int (depending on the input values)
   
Usage   Web & Application
   
Related   max()
min()
  
 






    
 
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