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Isn't that a lot more heavyweight (with getting the 2d context etc.) than creating a DOM element and specifying css properties for it?

Pharao2k
– Pharao2k

2013-04-18 14:14:35 +00:00
Commented Apr 18, 2013 at 14:14
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This is a clean approach if you are already using canvas for something. But VERY SLOW. The measureText call alone takes about 8-10 ms (using Chrome).

Rui Marques
– Rui Marques

2013-10-18 19:45:24 +00:00
Commented Oct 18, 2013 at 19:45

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