You can specify a default unit of measurement in Publisher, including inches, centimeters, picas, points, or pixels. Newer versions Office 2007 Click File > Options > Advanced . Under Display , next to Show measurement in units of , select the unit of measurement you want to use. On the Tools menu, click Options . In the Options dialog box, click the General tab. In the Measurement units box, select the unit of measurement you want to use. ...