Global.InchesToPoints method (Word)
Converts a measurement from inches to points (1 inch = 72 points). Returns the converted measurement as a Single.
Syntax
expression. InchesToPoints( _Inches_ )
expression A variable that represents a 'Global' object. Optional.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inches | Required | Single | The inch value to be converted to points. |
Return value
Single
Example
This example sets the space before for the selected paragraphs to 0.25 inch.
Selection.ParagraphFormat.SpaceBefore = InchesToPoints(0.25)
This example prints each open document after setting the left and right margins to 0.65 inch.
Dim docLoop As Document
For Each docLoop in Documents
With docLoop
.PageSetup.LeftMargin = InchesToPoints(0.65)
.PageSetup.RightMargin = InchesToPoints(0.65)
.PrintOut
End With
Next docLoop
See also
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