string_width() returns NaN on HTML5

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Description

When I use string_width(somesString) I get NaN back instead of a numeric value as expected and also seen on e.g. string_height, other platforms or previous game maker versions.

Might only be with the built-in font but still needs fixing.

Steps To Reproduce

Check return value of string_width("Test") in a new project while running on HTML5

Which version of GameMaker are you reporting this issue for?

IDE v2024.14.0.207 Runtime v2024.14.0.251

Which operating system(s) are you seeing the problem on?

Windows 10.0.26100.0

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🔍 Potential Duplicate Issues Detected

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1. 🔴 #12497 - In-Game: [HTML5] string_width() always incorrectly returns NaN in 2024.14

• Similarity: 77% match
• Status: closed
• Link: In-Game: [HTML5] string_width() always incorrectly returns NaN in 2024.14 #12497
• Common terms: string_width()

2. 🔴 #12468 - In-Game: [HTML5] string_width() always incorrectly returns NaN in 2024.14/1400

• Similarity: 75% match
• Status: closed
• Link: In-Game: [HTML5] string_width() always incorrectly returns NaN in 2024.14/1400 #12468
• Common terms: string_width()

3. 🟢 #12595 - HTML5 string_width return NaN always

• Similarity: 74% match
• Status: open
• Link: HTML5 string_width return NaN always #12595

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