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Application.PointsToPixels Method

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Converts a measurement from points to pixels (1 pixel = 0.75 points). Returns the converted measurement as a Single.

Syntax

expression.PointsToPixels(Value)

expression   A variable that represents an Application object.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data Type Description
Value Required Single The point value to be converted to pixels.

Return Value
Single

Remarks

Use the PixelsToPoints method to convert measurements in pixels to points.

Example

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

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 points (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) & " points = " _
    & Format(Application _
    .<strong class="bterm">PointsToPixels</strong>(Value:=Val(strInput)), _
    "0.00") &amp; " pixels"

MsgBox strOutput



Loop

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