Finding the exact length of a string in a JLabel (in pixels)

[Clarkey]

Hi,

I am making a program for my dads company, and am currently adding some effects to some of the things in it. One of them is calculating the exact length of a string so that I can alter the size of the JLabel to suit it (and so I can lengthen a JTextfield as it is typed in). I remember having this problem ages ago and I couldnt find a solution at all then.

Does anyone have a solution to this?

Thank you,

Clarkey

[Clarkey]

I just found the answer. Its getFontMetrics, then use the fontmetrics.stringWidth(text) to find out the width.

This thread can be closed (or deleted) now.

[Eranga]

It's nice to here that you have solve the problem by yourself.

Actually no need to delete the thread pal. Your explanation may be helpful to others here in our community.