Global.LinesToPoints method (Word)

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

Syntax

expression. LinesToPoints( _Lines_ )

expression A variable that represents a 'Global' object. Optional.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data type Description
Lines Required Single The line value to be converted to points.

Return value

Single

Example

This example sets the paragraph line spacing in the selection to three lines.

With Selection.ParagraphFormat 
 .LineSpacingRule = wdLineSpaceMultiple 
 .LineSpacing = LinesToPoints(3) 
End With

See also

Global Object

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