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Changing Measurement Units
Summary: One of the configuration options you can use in Word is to specify what measurement units are used, by default, in dialog boxes and the Ruler. This tip explains how to pick the exact measurement units that you prefer. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)
Word allows you to modify your work environment extensively. One of the changes you can make involves the default units of measurement used in dialog boxes and on the ruler. By default, Word uses inches, but you can customize the program so it will use centimeters, picas, points, or millimeters. (You can choose millimeters if you are using Word 97.) To change the default measurement units, follow these steps:
- Choose Options from the Tools menu. Word displays the Options dialog box.
- Click on the General tab. (Click here to see a related figure.)
- In the Measurement Units pull-down list, select the units of measurement you want used by default.
- Click on OK.
Tip #1157 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003
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