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How to calculate how much space (in pixels) is consumed for a given # of
characters while printing? I have allotted a square area for printing some
text and not sure whether it fits in one line or not. Thank you,

vb.net and Net Framework 1.1.

Pete
Jan 31 '06 #1
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Hi,

have a look at Graphics.MeasureString

Hope this helps

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How to calculate how much space (in pixels) is consumed for a given # of
characters while printing? I have allotted a square area for printing some
text and not sure whether it fits in one line or not. Thank you,

vb.net and Net Framework 1.1.

Pete

Jan 31 '06 #2

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