Windows C# Font Size calcs

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I was wondering what was causing the following issue: If I create a new font, of a specified size in points, then measure a string - in points again, I get two different values?

i.e.

        Font font = new Font("Arial", 36, GraphicsUnit.Point);

        Graphics g =  CreateGraphics();

        g.PageUnit = GraphicsUnit.Point;

        string str = "hello";

        SizeF size = g.MeasureString(str, font);

size.height == 44 as opposed to 36 which is the specified PT size of the font!!

Whats going on??!!!

MusiGenesis · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-01 13:23:14Z

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MeasureString pads the returned rect to allow for overhanging and underhanging characters. This shows a typical rect returned by MeasureString:

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So naturally the returned height will be larger than the specified size of the font in points.

answered Nov 1, 2011 at 13:23

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MusiGenesis Over a year ago

@iraSenthil: then why am I still at 0 here? :)

iraSenthil · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-01 13:21:24Z

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Take a look at this link. Extra space might be the reason for different sizes

The MeasureString method is designed for use with individual strings and includes a small amount of extra space before and after the string to allow for overhanging glyphs

answered Nov 1, 2011 at 13:21

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