How Do I Remove a Box Around Text in AutoCAD?

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In AutoCAD, when you insert text into a drawing, it is often surrounded by a box or a frame. This box around the text can sometimes be undesirable and may need to be removed. Luckily, there are a few simple steps you can follow to remove this box and make your text look cleaner and more professional.

Step 1: Select the Text

The first step is to select the text that you want to remove the box from. To do this, simply click and drag your cursor over the text until it is highlighted.

Step 2: Open the Properties Palette

Once you have selected the text, locate the Properties palette. You can find it by going to the Home tab on the ribbon and clicking on the Properties panel.

Note: If you don’t see the Properties palette, you can also open it by typing “PROPERTIES” in the command line.

Step 3: Change Text Style

In the Properties palette, locate the Text section. Here, you will find various options for customizing your selected text.

  • Font: Select a different font if desired.
  • Height: Adjust the height of your text if needed.
  • Oblique Angle: Set an oblique angle for slanted text if desired.

Step 4: Change Background Mask

In order to remove the box around your text, you need to modify a property called Background Mask in AutoCAD. This property controls whether or not a background mask is displayed around your selected text.

  1. In the Properties palette, scroll down until you find the Background Mask option.
  2. By default, the Background Mask option is set to Yes. To remove the box, click on the dropdown arrow and select No.
  3. You will immediately see that the box around your text has disappeared!

Note: If you don’t see any changes after changing the Background Mask property, make sure that your text is not part of a block or a group. If it is, you may need to explode the block or ungroup it before making any changes.

Conclusion

Removing a box around text in AutoCAD is a simple process that can help enhance the appearance of your drawings. By selecting the text and modifying the Background Mask property in the Properties palette, you can quickly achieve a cleaner and more professional look for your text. Remember to experiment with different font styles and sizes to find what works best for your specific needs.