Application.PointsToPicas Method

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Converts a measurement from points to picas (1 pica = 12 points). Returns the converted measurement as a Single.

Syntax

expression.PointsToPicas(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 picas.

Return Value
Single

Remarks

Use the PicasToPoints method to convert measurements in picas to points.

Example

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

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">PointsToPicas</strong>(Value:=Val(strInput)), _
    "0.00") &amp; " picas"

MsgBox strOutput



Loop

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