textDescent

Returns the descent of the text.

The textDescent() function calculates the distance from the baseline to the lowest point of the current font. This value represents the descent, which, when combined with the ascent (from textAscent()), determines the overall vertical span of the text. If a text string is provided as an argument, the descent is calculated based on that specific string; otherwise, the descent of the current font is returned.

Examples

Syntax


  
      textDescent([txt])

Parameters

txt

String: (Optional) The text string for which to calculate the descent. If omitted, the function returns the descent for the current font.

Returns

Number: The descent value in pixels.

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Related References

textToContours

Returns an array of arrays of points outlining a string of text written using the font.

textToModel

Converts text into a 3D model that can be rendered in WebGL mode.

textToPaths

Returns a flat array of path commands that describe the outlines of a string of text.

textToPoints

Returns an array of points outlining a string of text written using the font.