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---
title: This
---
The readonly `this` binding applies to every element (and component) and allows you to obtain a reference to rendered elements. For example, we can get a reference to a `<canvas>` element:
```html
<canvas
bind:this={canvas}
width={32}
height={32}
></canvas>
```
Note that the value of `canvas` will be `undefined` until the component has mounted, so we put the logic inside the `onMount` [lifecycle function](/tutorial/onmount).