Width is dependant on the font.
8.43 denotes that many characters can be displayed in the default Arial
font.
Try this:
With the display set at 100%, note how many columns are visible on your
screen.
Now, <Tools> <Options> <General> tab,
And change the default font to Algerian (right above Arial).
XL will tell you to close and then re-open for the change to become
effective.
When you do so, how many columns are visible now ?
Less !
Even though, when you check column width, it's slightly smaller then the
Arial's 8.43, the columns are wider, just so the Algerian font can be
accommodated.
Row height is a straight foward points number, 1 inch = 72.
Why the difference ?
Ask Redmond ! (or maybe Harlan)
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HTH,
RD
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Hello
I've been playing around with placing objects in specified
cells. However, I've noticed that the standard column
width is shown as 8.43 (64 pixels) - can you tell me what
this measurement is?
I think the standard row height is in points - why the
difference?
Thanks
Peter
