Global.CentimetersToPoints method (Word)

Converts a measurement from centimeters to points (1 cm = 28.35 points). Returns the converted measurement as a Single.

Syntax

expression. CentimetersToPoints( _Centimeters_ )

expression A variable that represents a 'Global' object. Optional.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data type Description
Centimeters Required Single The centimeter value to be converted to points.

Example

This example adds a centered tab stop to all the paragraphs in the selection. The tab stop is positioned at 1.5 centimeters from the left margin.

Selection.Paragraphs.TabStops.Add _ 
 Position:=CentimetersToPoints(1.5), _ 
 Alignment:=wdAlignTabCenter

This example sets a first-line indent of 2.5 centimeters for the first paragraph in the active document.

ActiveDocument.Paragraphs(1).FirstLineIndent = _ 
 CentimetersToPoints(2.5)

See also

Global Object

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