size in pixes of string and font

[Drstein99]

How do i get the size in pixes of a specified string and font?

[Volte]

YourGraphicsObject.MeasureString()

[Drstein99]

The part I dont understand is the YourGraphicsObject. I simply want to pass a string and font. Where does the graphicsobject come from?

[Volte]

You need to use a graphics object. For example, if it's in the Paint event, you can use e.Graphics.MeasureString(). If outside of the Paint event, you can use Me.CreateGraphics().MeasureString() (assuming you're in a form).

[Drstein99]

got it. had to:

 

tb1.CreateGraphics.measurestring

 

 

thanks.

[divil]

If you're creating a graphics object like that, you should be disposing it too.