Global.PicasToPoints method (Word)
Converts a measurement from picas to points (1 pica = 12 points). Returns the converted measurement as a Single.
Syntax
expression. PicasToPoints( _Picas_ )
expression A variable that represents a 'Global' object. Optional.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picas | Required | Single | The pica value to be converted to points. |
Return value
Single
Example
This example adds line numbers to the active document and sets the distance between the line numbers and the document text to 4 picas.
With ActiveDocument.PageSetup.LineNumbering
.Active = True
.DistanceFromText = PicasToPoints(4)
End With
This example sets the first-line indent for the selected paragraphs to 3 picas.
Selection.ParagraphFormat.FirstLineIndent = PicasToPoints(3)
See also
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