Go to File > Options > Advanced. Scroll down to Display. Select the unit you want in Show measurements in units of. Select OK.
What is the unit of measurement in MS Word?
In the United States, the default unit of measurement for the ruler, margins, and indents in Microsoft Word is inches. However, you can change that unit of measurement to centimeters, millimeters, points, or picas.
How do I get actual measurements in Word?
Go to Word > Preferences > General (under Authoring and Proofing Tools). In Show measurement in units of, select the unit of measurement you want to use.