TEXT-GET-EXTENT Action

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# TEXT-GET-EXTENT Action

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- Parameters

## Description

Returns the size of a text if a certain font is chosen. You can use this action, for example, to find out the best font that still has an acceptable width and height.

## Parameters

Name/Data Type | Explanation
--- | ---
HANDLE OF FONT | Input Specifies a Font Control.
Text (A) | Input The text to be measured. Note If this parameter is a dynamic or large alpha variable, it is possible to measure text longer than 253 characters.
Width (I4) | Output Width in pixels.
Height (I4) | Output Height in pixels.
Response (I4) | Output Natural error (if applicable).

#### Example:

       /*Check the size a font will require
       #TEXT := 'Check the size'
       PROCESS GUI ACTION TEXT-GET-EXTENT WITH FONT-HANDLE #TEXT #WIDTH #HEIGHT
       GIVING #RESPONSE

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