GetTextMetrics

Syntax

BOOL GetTextMetrics(hDC,lpMetrics)

This function fills the buffer pointed to by the lpMetrics parameter with the metrics for the selected font.

Parameter Type/Description  

hDC HDC Identifies the device context.  
lpMetrics LPTEXTMETRIC Points to the TEXTMETRIC data structure that is to receive the metrics.  

Return Value

The return value specifies the outcome of the function. It is nonzero if the function is successful. Otherwise, it is zero.