Application.PointsToPicas method (Publisher)

Converts a measurement from points to picas (1 pica = 12 points). Returns the converted measurement as a Single.

Syntax

expression.PointsToPicas (Value)

expression A variable that represents an Application object.

Parameters

Name	Required/Optional	Data type	Description
Value	Required	Single	The point value to be converted to picas.

Return value

Single

Remarks

Use the PicasToPoints method to convert measurements in picas to points.

Example

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

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

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