Override default measurement units
You can specify a unit of measurement that is different from the default.
Highlight the existing value in a panel or dialog
box, and type the new value using the notation in the following
table:
|
To specify: |
Type these letters after the value: |
Examples |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inches |
i in inch " |
5.25i 5.25in 5.25inch 5.25” |
5 1/4 inches |
|
Millimeters |
mm |
48mm |
48 millimeters |
|
Picas |
p |
3p |
3 picas |
|
Points |
pt p (before value) |
6pt p6 |
6 points |
|
Picas and points |
p (between values) |
3p6 |
3 picas, 6 points |
|
Ciceros |
c |
5c |
5 ciceros |
|
Agates |
ag |
5ag |
agates |