Application.PointsToInches method (Word)
Converts a measurement from points to inches (1 inch = 72 points). Returns the converted measurement as a Single.
Syntax
expression. PointsToInches( _Points_ )
expression A variable that represents an Application object. Optional.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Required | Single | The measurement, in points. |
Return value
Single
Example
This example converts the measurement of the top margin for the active document to inches and displays the result in a message box.
MsgBox PointsToInches(ActiveDocument.Sections(1) _
.PageSetup.TopMargin)
This example converts the value of the variable sngData (a measurement in points) to centimeters, inches, lines, millimeters, or picas, depending on the value of the variable intUnit (a value from 1 through 5 that indicates the resulting unit of measurement).
Function ConvertPoints(ByVal intUnit As Integer, _
sngData As Single) As Single
Select Case intUnit
Case 1
ConvertPoints = PointsToCentimeters(sngData)
Case 2
ConvertPoints = PointsToInches(sngData)
Case 3
ConvertPoints = PointsToLines(sngData)
Case 4
ConvertPoints = PointsToMillimeters(sngData)
Case 5
ConvertPoints = PointsToPicas(sngData)
Case Else
Error 5
End Select
End Function
See also
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