PicasToPoints Method

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

expression   Required. An expression that returns one of the objects in the Applies To list.

Value  Required Single. The pica value to be converted to points.

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