w:sz (Font Size)
Specifies the font size in half-points (e.g., w:val='24' equals 12pt).
Parent elements
Description
w:sz sets the font size for the run. It is defined in ECMA-376 Part 1 §17.3.2.38.
The value is expressed in half-points (twips-of-a-point): a value of 24 equals 12 pt, 28 equals 14 pt, and so on. The complex-script equivalent is w:szCs.
Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Possible Values | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
w:val |
ST_HpsMeasure |
Positive integer in half-points (e.g. 20 = 10 pt, 24 = 12 pt, 28 = 14 pt, 32 = 16 pt, 72 = 36 pt). |
Font size in half-points. |
Examples
<!-- 14pt text -->
<w:rPr>
<w:sz w:val="28"/>
</w:rPr>new RunProperties(
new FontSize { Val = "28" });Notes
- Value is in half-points: divide by 2 to get points (e.g.
24→ 12 pt). w:szCsprovides the equivalent size for complex script (e.g. Arabic, Hebrew) characters in the same run.