Application.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 an Application object.
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:=Application.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 = _
Application.CentimetersToPoints(2.5)
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