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Global.CentimetersToPoints Method

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

Syntax

expression.CentimetersToPoints(Centimeters)

expression   A variable that represents a Global object. Optional.

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data Type Description
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.

Visual Basic for Applications 
  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.

Visual Basic for Applications 
  ActiveDocument.Paragraphs(1).FirstLineIndent = _
    CentimetersToPoints(2.5)

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