Application.PicasToPoints Method (Publisher)
Converts a measurement from picas to points (1 pica = 12 points). Returns the converted measurement as a Single.
Syntax
expression .PicasToPoints(Value)
expression A variable that represents an Application object.
Parameters
Name |
Required/Optional |
Data Type |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Value |
Required |
Single |
The pica value to be converted to points. |
Return Value
Single
Remarks
Use the PointsToPicas method to convert measurements in points to picas.
Example
This example converts measurements in picas entered by the user to measurements in points.
Dim strInput As String
Dim strOutput As String
Do While True
' Get input from user.
strInput = InputBox( _
Prompt:="Enter measurement in picas (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) & " picas = " _
& Format(Application _
.Picas ToPoints(Value:=Val(strInput)), _
"0.00") & " points"
MsgBox strOutput
Loop