How Do I Rotate Text Leaders in AutoCAD?

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How Do I Rotate Text Leaders in AutoCAD?

In AutoCAD, text leaders are commonly used to annotate drawings and provide additional information about specific elements. Rotating text leaders can help improve the clarity and readability of your designs. In this tutorial, we will explore different methods to rotate text leaders in AutoCAD.

Method 1: Using the ROTATE command

To rotate a text leader using the ROTATE command, follow these steps:

  1. Select the text leader you want to rotate by clicking on it.
  2. Type “ROTATE” in the command line and press Enter.
  3. Specify the base point around which you want to rotate the text leader. This can be any point on your drawing.
  4. Specify the rotation angle by typing a value or selecting two points that define an angle.
  5. Press Enter to confirm the rotation angle and complete the rotation process.

Method 2: Using grips

Grips are dynamic editing tools that allow you to modify objects directly in your drawing area. To rotate a text leader using grips, follow these steps:

  1. Select the text leader by clicking on it. Grips will appear at each end of the leader arrow.
  2. Click and drag one of the grips to rotate the text leader to your desired angle.
  3. Release the mouse button to complete the rotation process.

Method 3: Using properties palette

The properties palette provides a convenient way to modify various properties of selected objects, including their rotation angle. To rotate a text leader using the properties palette, follow these steps:

  1. Select the text leader by clicking on it.
  2. Open the properties palette by typing “PROPERTIES” in the command line and pressing Enter, or by clicking on the Properties button in the Home tab of the ribbon.
  3. In the properties palette, locate the “Rotation” property and enter a new rotation angle value.
  4. Press Enter to apply the new rotation angle and update the text leader.

By using these methods, you can easily rotate text leaders in AutoCAD to align them with your drawing elements or improve their readability. Experiment with different techniques to find the one that works best for you!

Note: The methods mentioned above are applicable to AutoCAD versions 2017 and later. Some older versions may have slightly different procedures.