Newline (\n) messing alignment

Audio and Graphics
#1

Hello!

When using display.newText() multiline, the \n character is messing with center align like it occupies its own space.

Please see attachment:

Is this normal? It even happens with the multiline example in http://coronalabs.com/blog/2014/02/11/tutorial-methods-for-positioning-text/.

 local save\_text = display.newText( { parent = sceneGroup, text = "12321\n45654\n78987", x = display.contentCenterX, y = 520, width = 500, height = 0, font = M.defaultFont, fontSize = 80, align = "center", } );
#2

Looks like a bug. Guess you’ll have to do some horrible workaround, like making multiple text objects, or inserting whitespace in front of each line :expressionless:

#3

Hi @zalacans,

I tested your exact code (copied from your post), and there is no issue for me. The text aligns perfectly. See the screenshot below.

I think your issue is that your “width” parameter is too low, and it’s forcing a weird wrap. With center alignment, width becomes somewhat pointless, as you could have a theoretical text box which is 500px or 5000px, and the text would still be in the center. So, try increasing that and see what happens.

Take care,

Brent

#4

Well Brent, apparently it works fine on my device too!

Maybe only a simulator issue?

#5

Looks like a bug. Guess you’ll have to do some horrible workaround, like making multiple text objects, or inserting whitespace in front of each line :expressionless:

#6

Hi @zalacans,

I tested your exact code (copied from your post), and there is no issue for me. The text aligns perfectly. See the screenshot below.

I think your issue is that your “width” parameter is too low, and it’s forcing a weird wrap. With center alignment, width becomes somewhat pointless, as you could have a theoretical text box which is 500px or 5000px, and the text would still be in the center. So, try increasing that and see what happens.

Take care,

Brent

#7

Well Brent, apparently it works fine on my device too!

Maybe only a simulator issue?