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)