
Points are the measurement unit most often used in printed publications created by graphic designers to indicate the size of type (font size) as well as the space between lines (this would be line spacing in Word but is called leading in many other programs). This is rounded up for practical reasons. The two units of measurement most commonly used for typesetting and design are points and picas.Ī point is equal to 1/72 inch (72 points in an inch). If the Ruler is not displayed, click the View tab in the Ribbon and ensure the Ruler check box is checked. Beside Show measurements in units of, choose inches, centimeters, millimeters, points or pics from the drop-down menu.īelow is the Word Options dialog box with the option to change measurement settings:īelow is the Ruler in Microsoft Word in inches:īelow is the Ruler in Microsoft Word in centimeters (cm):.Scroll down to the Display group in the panel on the right.


Changing the Measurement Units for Your Word Documents (Inches to Centimeters or Vice Versa)īy Avantix Learning Team | Updated January 10, 2021Īpplies to: Microsoft ® Word ® 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 and 365 (Windows)
