# DF.COM.STRING.06 polygon

### Description

This format is used to encode a polygon.

A polygon encloses an area with a point-to-point path, where the starting and ending points are identical. 

### Data Type

The format has the data type [..](https://standards.spdci.org/standards/standards-for-interoperability-interfaces/common-standards-for-interoperability-interfaces/data/data-types-and-formats/dt.com.02-string "mention").

### Data Format

The polygon is expressed as a series of four or more space-delimited points, with the first and final points being identical.