textDescent() \ Language (API) \ Processing 1.0
Author: Casey Reas & Ben Fry
Description: Processing is an electronic sketchbook for developing ideas. It is a context for learning fundamentals of computer programming within the context of the electronic arts.
Keywords: Processing, Processing, Interactive Media, Electronic Arts, Programming, Java, Ben Fry, Casey Reas

Reference for Processing version 1.5. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know. If you prefer a more technical reference, visit the Processing Javadoc.

Name | ### textDescent()
Examples |
    PFont font;
    font = loadFont("FFScala-32.vlw");
    textFont(font);

    textSize(32);
    float descent = textDescent();
    text("dp", 0, 70);
    line(0, 70+descent, 100, 70+descent);

    textSize(64);
    descent = textDescent();
    text("dp", 35, 70);
    line(35, 70+descent, 100, 70+descent);
Description | Returns descent of the current font at its current size. This information is useful for determining the height of the font below the baseline. For example, adding the textAscent() and textDescent() values will give you the total height of the line.
Syntax |
    textDescent()
Returns | Float
Usage | Web & Application
Related | textAscent()

Updated on August 30, 2010 04:29:39pm EDT