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CentimetersToPoints

Converts centimeters to points.

Syntax​

expression.CentimetersToPoints(cm);

expression - A variable that represents an Api class.

Parameters​

NameRequired/OptionalData typeDefaultDescription
cmRequirednumberThe number of centimeters to convert to points.

Returns​

number

Example​

Display the points equivalent of a centimeter value in a document.

// How do I convert a measurement from centimeters to points in a document?

// Insert the result of a centimeters-to-points conversion as text in a document.

const doc = Api.GetDocument();
const paragraph = Api.CreateParagraph();

const centimeters = 1000;
const points = Api.CentimetersToPoints(centimeters);
paragraph.AddText(centimeters + ' centimeters are equal to ' + points + ' points.');
doc.Push(paragraph);