# ClosestPointOnPlane(Vector3)

> For a given point returns the closest point on the plane.

## Definition

* **Type:** Method
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine](/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityengine.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.CoreModule

```csharp
public Vector3 ClosestPointOnPlane(Vector3 point)
```

### Parameters

**** (\[Vector3]\(/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityengine/vector3)): The point to project onto the plane.

### Returns

| Type                                                              | Description                                    |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| [Vector3](/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityengine/vector3.md) | A point on the plane that is closest to point. |