String_width

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Description

Returns the width in pixels of the string in the current drawing font. This function is usually used to precisely position graphics and text.

Parameters

• string: The string for which the width should be returned.

Return Values

Returns the width of the string in pixels.

Example Call

//draws a line above the string
draw_text(10,10,"Some text#This is a longer line two");
w=string_width("Some text#This is a longer line two");
draw_line(10,10,10+w,10);

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