How Do You Edit Multiple Text in AutoCAD?
Editing multiple text entities in AutoCAD can be a time-saving technique when you need to make changes to several texts simultaneously. Instead of editing each text individually, you can use the powerful editing features of AutoCAD to edit multiple texts at once. In this tutorial, we will explore different methods to accomplish this task.
Selecting Multiple Texts
Before we can edit multiple texts, we need to select them. There are several ways to select multiple text entities in AutoCAD:
- Selecting with a Window: Use the window selection method by typing “W” on your keyboard or selecting the Window option from the Modify menu. Click and drag your mouse cursor to create a selection window that encompasses all the texts you want to edit.
- Selecting with a Crossing Window: Similar to the window selection method, but this time use “C” on your keyboard or select the Crossing option from the Modify menu.
The crossing window selects any entity that intersects with the selection window.
- Selecting with a Fence: If you have texts scattered across your drawing and want to select them using a freehand shape, use the Fence option by typing “F” or selecting it from the Modify menu. Draw a shape around the texts you want to edit.
Edit Multiple Texts Using Properties Palette
The Properties palette is a handy tool for editing multiple text entities simultaneously. Once you have selected the desired texts, right-click and choose “Properties” or press “Ctrl+1” on your keyboard to open the Properties palette.
In the Properties palette, you can modify various aspects of selected texts such as font, height, width factor, rotation angle, and more. Simply make the desired changes in the corresponding fields of the Properties palette, and all selected texts will be updated accordingly.
Using the Change Text Command
If you need to replace specific text within multiple texts, the Change Text command can be a lifesaver. To use this command, type “CHTEXT” in the command line or select it from the Modify menu.
In the Change Text dialog box that appears, enter the text to be replaced in the “Find” field and the replacement text in the “Replace with” field. Choose any additional options you require and click “OK.” AutoCAD will search for all occurrences of the specified text within your selection and replace them with your chosen replacement.
Edit Multiple Texts Using Quick Properties
The Quick Properties feature in AutoCAD provides another efficient way to edit multiple texts simultaneously. After selecting your texts, a floating toolbar will appear near your cursor displaying basic properties of the selected texts.
You can change properties such as text style, color, height, and rotation angle directly from this toolbar. Simply click on a property value to open a drop-down menu or input field where you can make your desired changes.
Conclusion
Editing multiple texts in AutoCAD doesn’t have to be a tedious process. By leveraging various selection methods and utilizing features like Properties palette, Change Text command, and Quick Properties toolbar, you can efficiently edit multiple texts in no time. These techniques will not only save you time but also streamline your workflow when working with large amounts of text entities.