Microsoft KB Archive/233049

= PPT97: How to Change Units of Measurement in Microsoft PowerPoint =

Article ID: 233049

Article Last Modified on 11/9/2000

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft PowerPoint 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q233049





SUMMARY
Microsoft PowerPoint bases all units of measurements on Windows Regional Settings located in the Windows Control Panel.

The following article describes how to change the default measurement settings that are used within Microsoft PowerPoint.



MORE INFORMATION
To change the units of measurements to either Metric or US, follow these steps:


 * 1) On the Windows Start menu, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click the Regional Settings icon.
 * 3) Click the Number tab.
 * 4) Locate the Measurement System option, and select the desired unit - U.S or Metric.
 * 5) Click Apply.
 * 6) Close the Control Panel.

Additional query words: centimeter metric measurements ruler

Keywords: kbinfo kbenv KB233049

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