Application.TwipsToPoints method (Publisher)
Converts a measurement from twips to points (20 twips = 1 point). Returns the converted measurement as a Single.
expression.TwipsToPoints (Value)
expression A variable that represents an Application object.
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Required | Single | The twip value to be converted to points. |
Single
Use the PointsToTwips method to convert measurements in points to twips.
This example converts measurements in twips entered by the user to measurements in points.
Dim strInput As String
Dim strOutput As String
Do While True
' Get input from user.
strInput = InputBox( _
Prompt:="Enter measurement in twips (0 to cancel): ", _
Default:="0")
' Exit the loop if user enters zero.
If Val(strInput) = 0 Then Exit Do
' Evaluate and display result.
strOutput = Trim(strInput) & " twips = " _
& Format(Application _
.TwipsToPoints(Value:=Val(strInput)), _
"0.00") & " points"
MsgBox strOutput
Loop
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