Application.PointsToCentimeters method (Publisher)

Converts a measurement from points to centimeters (1 cm = 28.35 points). Returns the converted measurement as a Single.

Syntax

expression.PointsToCentimeters (Value)

expression A variable that represents an Application object.

Parameters

Return value

Single

Remarks

Use the CentimetersToPoints method to convert measurements in centimeters to points.

Example

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

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 _ 
 .PointsToCentimeters(Value:=Val(strInput)), _ 
 "0.00") & " cm" 
 
 MsgBox strOutput 
Loop

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