# C1.Framework.Drawing.Gdi.DeviceContexts.DeviceContext.GetClippingBox

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<h1 id="C1_Framework_Drawing_Gdi_DeviceContexts_DeviceContext_GetClippingBox_" data-uid="C1.Framework.Drawing.Gdi.DeviceContexts.DeviceContext.GetClippingBox*">GetClippingBox Method
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<h4 id="C1_Framework_Drawing_Gdi_DeviceContexts_DeviceContext_GetClippingBox" data-uid="C1.Framework.Drawing.Gdi.DeviceContexts.DeviceContext.GetClippingBox">GetClippingBox()</h4>
<div class="markdown level1 summary"><p>Retrieves the dimensions of the tightest bounding rectangle that can be drawn around the current
visible area on the device. The visible area is defined by the current clipping region or clip
path, as well as any overlapping windows.</p>
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  <pre><code class="lang-csharp hljs">public Rectangle GetClippingBox()</code></pre>
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  <pre><code class="lang-vbnet hljs">Public Function GetClippingBox() As Rectangle</code></pre>
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      <td><a class="xref" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.drawing.rectangle">Rectangle</a></td>
      <td><p>A <a class="xref" href="https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.drawing.rectangle">Rectangle</a> indicates the dimensions, in logical units.</p>
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