Better feedback when creating Text without window (#1952)

closes: #1823
pythonarcade · Jan 16, 2024 · 01a53fb · 01a53fb
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diff --git a/arcade/text.py b/arcade/text.py
@@ -197,6 +197,9 @@ def __init__(
         group: Optional[pyglet.graphics.Group] = None,
         start_z: int = 0
     ):
+        # Raises a RuntimeError if no window for better user feedback
+        arcade.get_window()
+
         if align != "center" and align != "left" and align != "right":
             raise ValueError("The 'align' parameter must be equal to 'left', 'right', or 'center'.")