Global.PixelsToPoints method (Word)

Converts a measurement from pixels to points. Returns the converted measurement as a Single.

Syntax

expression. PixelsToPoints( _Pixels_ , _fVertical_ )

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

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data type Description
Pixels Required Single The pixel value to be converted to points.
fVertical Optional Variant True to convert vertical pixels; False to convert horizontal pixels.

Return value

Single

Example

This example displays the height and width in points of an object measured in pixels.

MsgBox "320x240 pixels is equivalent to " _ 
 & PixelsToPoints(320, False) & "x" _ 
 & PixelsToPoints(240, True) _ 
 & " points on this display."

See also

Global Object

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