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  1. 03-23-2008, 03:24 AM #1
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    Default Finding the exact length of a string in a JLabel (in pixels)

    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?

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

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  3. 03-25-2008, 05:49 AM #3
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    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. :)
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