Hello Gregory

I didn't realize the TextWidth method on the form wasn't just an averaged number like TxtWidth(). I am not outputting to a form, but should be proportional anyhow. I'll give it a try

Do you know if that is using the GDI+ method internally?

Thanks
Bob

>>Hello all,
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>>I know this was discussed recently, but I no longer have my PUTM so I can not do the search myself. I am looking for a simple example of using GDI+ to do what TxtWidth() is suppose to do.
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>>Just need to get the length of a string based on Font, Style, Size, etc
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>>Thanks in advance....
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>>Bob
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>Bob,
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>I believe you can use the TextWidth() method of a form provided you set all its font properties first