Re: gdk font metrics

[Paul Davis <pbd Op Net>]

>I've been trying to make certain sizing calculations based on the
>return value from gdk_char_width(), on the assumption that if the font
>is monospaced the value would be the same for all glyphs, so that I
>could use, say, 'X', as an exemplar.

use gdk_string_extents() instead, and save yourself the hassle.

--p