I have a text file with a substantial amount of content that I need to display in an HTML format.
The challenge is that I only want to show a portion of the text on the screen, but I am unsure of the exact amount that needs to be displayed. What I do know is the specific size that this content should occupy on the screen. For instance, let's say the file contains 50,000 words and I want it to fit within a screen size of 8 1/2 x 11 inches (regardless of using absolute units or relative to screen resolution). Therefore, in the HTML code, I aim to showcase the initial x number of words from the text so that they fill exactly one page, no more and no less.
Is there a method to dynamically calculate the space required by the text and then exhibit only the required amount that fits perfectly within the designated area?
All factors are predetermined in advance, including page size, font size, spacing, etc. The only unknown variable is how much content can fit precisely within the set amount of space.
This question poses a unique situation as most HTML inquiries revolve around adjusting formatting based on content, whereas my goal is to tailor the content based on the specified formatting.
I am open to any client-side solutions such as jQuery or other tools, as well as server-side methods (preferably ASP.NET).
Thank you,