SetSpacing
Sets the text spacing measured in twentieths of a point.
Syntax
expression.SetSpacing(nSpacing);
expression - A variable that represents a ApiTextPr class.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nSpacing | Required | twips | The value of the text spacing measured in twentieths of a point (1/1440 of an inch). |
Returns
Example
Adjust the space between letters in a PDF.
// How do I change character spacing in a PDF?
// Modify the gap between characters to affect text density in a PDF.
const doc = Api.GetDocument();
const page = doc.GetPage(0);
const fill = Api.CreateSolidFill(Api.RGB(255, 111, 61));
const stroke = Api.CreateStroke(0, Api.CreateNoFill());
const shape = Api.CreateShape("flowChartMagneticTape", 150 * 36000, 65 * 36000, fill, stroke);
shape.SetPosition(608400, 1267200);
const docContent = shape.GetContent();
const paragraph = docContent.GetElement(0);
const run = Api.CreateRun();
const textPr = run.GetTextPr();
textPr.SetFontSize(50);
textPr.SetSpacing(80);
paragraph.SetJc("left");
run.AddText("This is a sample text inside the shape with the spacing set to 4 points (80 twentieths of a point) using the text properties.");
paragraph.AddElement(run);
page.AddObject(shape);