Is there a way to render text from top-to-bottom (vertical) rather than
left-to-right?

I thought this was possible - but I can't see how.

Thanks anyone!
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Phil

It's possible using interop and rendering the text using GDI but not in
GDI+.

You could output the text letter for letter manually by using
MeasureCharacterRanges to get the size of a character and placing it on some
central vertical line.

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I havent tried this but you could apply a rotate transform to a graphics
object and then use DrawString as normal. Best to use a Matrix object to set
up the transform first.

James

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Hi Bob,

Thanks - that sounds a little more complex than the design problem demands.
I might have a look at the matrix idea that James just suggested though.

Many thanks - and I've got to say again how useful I find your FAQ site.
Very VERY helpful.

Cheers,
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Phil

Hi James,

Thats an interesting idea - I might have a look at that. I've got to get my
head around the transform objects at some point soon.

Thanks.
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Phil

James' suggestion will render the whole string on its side not

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Which is what I thought you wanted...

See the GDI+ FAQ for rotated text.

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Ah - I will do Bob.

I must have been searching on Font - not Text, which is why I didn't come up
with anything on your FAQ.

Again - appreciate all your help!
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Phil