How Do You Insert Text in AutoCAD?

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AutoCAD is a powerful software that allows users to create precise 2D and 3D designs. Inserting text into an AutoCAD drawing is a fundamental skill that every user should master. In this tutorial, we will explore different methods to insert text in AutoCAD and how to style it using HTML elements.

Method 1: Using the ‘Text’ Command

The most common way to insert text in AutoCAD is by using the ‘text’ command. Follow the steps below:

  1. Activate the ‘Text’ command: To activate the ‘text’ command, you can either type ‘text’ in the command line or select the ‘Text’ tool from the ribbon.
  2. Select insertion point: After activating the command, AutoCAD will prompt you to specify an insertion point for your text. Click on the desired location in your drawing.
  3. Type your text: Once you have specified an insertion point, a text editor window will open. Type your desired text in this window.
  4. Specify text height and style: After entering your text, you can specify its height and style from the options available in the text editor window.
  5. Exit the editor: Once you are satisfied with your text, press Enter or click outside of the editor window to exit and finalize your text insertion.

Method 2: Using Multiline Text

If you need to insert longer paragraphs or multiline texts, using multiline text is more efficient. Follow these steps:

  1. Activate the ‘Multiline Text’ command: To activate the ‘Multiline Text’ command, type ‘mtext’ in the command line or select the ‘Multiline Text’ tool from the ribbon.
  2. Select insertion point: After activating the command, click on the desired location in your drawing to specify an insertion point for your multiline text.
  3. Type your text: A text editor window will open where you can enter your multiline text. You can format it using line breaks, indentation, or other formatting options available in the editor.
  4. Specify width and height: After entering your text, you can specify the width and height of the multiline text box. AutoCAD allows you to resize and edit these parameters later as well.
  5. Exit the editor: Once you are done with your multiline text, press Enter or click outside of the editor window to exit and finalize its insertion.

Formatting Text in AutoCAD using HTML Styling Elements

In addition to basic formatting options available in AutoCAD’s text editor window, you can also use HTML styling elements to enhance your text appearance. Let’s explore some examples:

  • Underline Text: To underline a portion of your text, enclose it within <u> tags. For example: <u>This is underlined text</u>.
  • Bold Text: To make a portion of your text bold, enclose it within <b> tags.

    For example: <b>This is bold text</b>.

  • Create Subheaders:

    Using HTML heading tags, you can create subheaders to organize your text. For example, <h3>This is a subheader</h3>.

By incorporating these HTML styling elements, you can make your text more engaging and organized in AutoCAD.

Now that you know how to insert text in AutoCAD and style it using HTML elements, you can unleash your creativity and create professional-looking designs with meaningful annotations and labels.