MeasureString() pads the text on the left and the right

Question

I\'m using GDI+ in C++. (This issue might exist in C# too).

I notice that whenever I call Graphics::MeasureString() or Graphics::DrawString(), the string is padded

Answer 1

Sounds like it might also be connecting to hinting, based on this kb article, Why text appears different when drawn with GDIPlus versus GDI