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point

0112/2///62720#UAB605

typographic unit point expressing font size of printed characters in desktop publishing (DTP)

unit

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Version history5#

  1. Current rev 01
    17 Mar 2026 · 11:18 UTC by BATCH 00000924
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  2. superseded rev 04
    07 Nov 2023 · 12:19 UTC by BATCH 00001255
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  3. superseded rev 03
    07 Nov 2023 · 12:19 UTC by BATCH 00000897
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  4. superseded rev 02
    07 Nov 2023 · 12:19 UTC by BATCH 00000858
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  5. superseded rev 01
    07 Nov 2023 · 12:19 UTC by BATCH 00000858
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Metadata#

Synonyms
  • PostScript/DTP point
Note
1 point = 1/12 pica = 1/72 inch = approx. 0,35278 mm
Version
2
Revision
1
Status
Standard
Publisher
IEC
Published in
IEC 62720
Responsible committee
IEC/SC 3D
Change request
C00192
Dates
  • Current version: 2026-03-17
  • Current revision: 2026-03-17