Graphics.getTextSize

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Graphics.getTextSize

Retrieves the area required to display the specified text string using the current font settings.

Syntax

public Point getTextSize( String text )

public Point getTextSize( String text, int[] tabStops )

public Point getTextSize( String text, int width, int format )

Parameters

text

A string that specifies the text for which to retrieve the size.

tabstops

An array of integers that specify the tab stops to use to format this text.

width

The margin width where text wrapping, if specified, will be applied.

format

One or more text format options. This value must be designate one or more of the enumeration constants specified in the TextFormat class.

Return Value

Returns a Point object that specifies the width and height of the text.