Are you looking to add a border around text in AutoCAD? Adding a border can help emphasize important information or make your designs more visually appealing.
In this tutorial, we will go through the steps of how to put a border around text in AutoCAD. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Select the Text
The first step is to select the text that you want to add a border to. To select the text, use the “Select Text” tool from the toolbar or type “SELECT” in the command line and press Enter. Click and drag your cursor over the text to highlight it.
Step 2: Open the Properties Palette
Once you have selected the text, open the “Properties” palette. You can do this by typing “PROPERTIES” in the command line and pressing Enter, or by clicking on the “Properties” button on the toolbar.
Step 3: Change Text Style
In the Properties palette, locate and expand the “Text” section. Here, you can modify various properties of your selected text. Look for the “Border” option and click on it.
Step 4: Adjust Border Settings
A dialog box will appear where you can adjust your border settings. You can choose between different border styles such as solid, dashed, or dotted lines. You can also specify the color and thickness of your border.
- Border Style: Select a style for your border from the available options.
- Color: Choose a color for your border by clicking on the color swatch and selecting from the color palette.
- Lineweight: Specify how thick or thin you want your border to be. You can choose from a range of lineweights.
Play around with these settings to achieve the desired look for your text border.
Step 5: Apply the Border
Once you have adjusted the border settings, click on the “OK” button to apply the border to your selected text. The border will now appear around the text in AutoCAD.
Tips:
Here are a few additional tips to keep in mind when working with text borders in AutoCAD:
- Multiple Text Selection: You can select and apply a border to multiple text objects at once by using the “Select Multiple Text” tool or by holding down the Shift key while selecting each text object individually.
- Undo: If you make a mistake or want to remove the border, simply use the “Undo” command (Ctrl+Z) or go back to the Properties palette and change the border settings back to their default values.
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to put a border around text in AutoCAD.
By adding borders, you can enhance the appearance of your designs and draw attention to important information. Start experimenting with different styles and colors to create visually appealing text elements in your AutoCAD projects!