How can I measure the Text Size in UWP Apps?

Question

In WPF, this was possible using FormattedText, like this:

private Size MeasureString(string candidate)
{
    var formattedText = new FormattedText(
        c         


        

Answer 1

If you are having issues in UWP with Size not resolving or working properly with double's. It is probably because you are using System.Drawing.Size.

Use Windows.Foundation.Size instead.