CentimetersToPoints Method

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

expression**.CentimetersToPoints(Centimeters)**

expression Optional. An expression that returns an Application object.

Centimeters Required Single. The centimeter value to be converted to points.

Example

This example adds a centered tab stop to all the paragraphs in the selection. The tab stop is positioned at 1.5 centimeters from the left margin.

Selection.Paragraphs.TabStops.Add _
    Position:=CentimetersToPoints(1.5), _
    Alignment:=wdAlignTabCenter

This example sets a first-line indent of 2.5 centimeters for the first paragraph in the active document.

ActiveDocument.Paragraphs(1).FirstLineIndent = _
    CentimetersToPoints(2.5)

Applies to | Application Object | Global Object