diff --git a/lib/ace/layer/text.js b/lib/ace/layer/text.js
index 724b5f36..c8f60391 100644
--- a/lib/ace/layer/text.js
+++ b/lib/ace/layer/text.js
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ var Text = function(parentEl) {
                 self.$characterSize = size;
                 self._dispatchEvent("changeCharaterSize", {data: size});
             }
-        }, 500);
+        }, 1000);
     };
 
     this.$fontStyles = {
@@ -108,12 +108,12 @@ var Text = function(parentEl) {
         // in FF 3.6 monospace fonts can have a fixed sub pixel width.
         // that's why we have to measure many characters
         // Note: characterWidth can be a float!
-        measureNode.innerHTML = new Array(1000).join("Xy");
+        measureNode.innerHTML = new Array(10000).join("Xy");
         document.body.insertBefore(measureNode, document.body.firstChild);
 
         var size = {
             height: measureNode.offsetHeight,
-            width: measureNode.offsetWidth / 2000
+            width: measureNode.offsetWidth / 20000
         };
 
         document.body.removeChild(measureNode);