How do I draw text with GLUT / OpenGL in C++?

Question

How do I draw a text string onto the screen using GLUT / OpenGL drawing functions?

Answer 1

There are two ways to draw strings with GLUT

glutStrokeString will draw text in 3D

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and glutBitmapString will draw text facing the user

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