Global.MillimetersToPoints method (Word)
Converts a measurement from millimeters to points (1 mm = 2.85 points). Returns the converted measurement as a Single.
Syntax
expression. MillimetersToPoints( _Millimeters_ )
expression A variable that represents a 'Global' object. Optional.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | Required | Single | The millimeter value to be converted to points. |
Return value
Single
Example
This example sets the hyphenation zone in the active document to 8.8 millimeters.
ActiveDocument.HyphenationZone = MillimetersToPoints(8.8)
This example expands the spacing of the selected characters to 2.8 points.
Selection.Font.Spacing = MillimetersToPoints(1)
See also
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