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Application.InchesToPoints Method

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Converts a measurement from inches to points (1 inch = 72 points). Returns the converted measurement as a Single.

Syntax

expression.InchesToPoints(Value)

expression   A variable that represents an Application object.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data Type Description
Value Required Single The inches value to be converted to points.

Return Value
Single

Remarks

Use the PointsToInches method to convert measurements in points to inches.

Example

This example converts measurements in inches entered by the user to measurements in points.

Visual Basic for Applications 
  Dim strInput As String
Dim strOutput As String

Do While True
' Get input from user.
strInput = InputBox( _
Prompt:="Enter measurement in inches (0 to cancel): ", _
Default:="0")


' Exit the loop if user enters zero.
If Val(strInput) = 0 Then Exit Do

' Evaluate and display result.
strOutput = Trim(strInput) & " in = " _
    & Format(Application _
    .<strong class="bterm">InchesToPoints</strong>(Value:=Val(strInput)), _
    "0.00") &amp; " points"

MsgBox strOutput



Loop

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