AutoCAD is a powerful software tool used by architects, engineers, and designers for creating detailed 2D and 3D drawings. One of the essential features of AutoCAD is Mtext, which stands for “multiline text.”
Mtext allows users to input and manipulate larger amounts of text within their drawings. In this article, we will explore what Mtext is and how to use it effectively in AutoCAD.
What is Mtext?
Mtext is a versatile text command in AutoCAD that allows you to create paragraphs of text instead of single-line text objects. It offers more flexibility and control over formatting options such as font styles, sizes, colors, line spacing, margins, and columns.
How to Create Mtext:
To create an Mtext object in AutoCAD, follow these steps:
- Click on the “MTEXT” command from the “Draw” toolbar or type “MTEXT” in the command line.
- Select a point on the drawing where you want the text to start.
- Type your desired text or copy-paste it from an external source.
- Press “Enter” or click outside the text box to finish creating the Mtext object.
Formatting Mtext:
AutoCAD provides various formatting options to enhance your Mtext appearance. Here are some commonly used formatting tools:
- Bold Text: To make a portion of your text bold, select the desired text and use the “B” button from the “Text Formatting” toolbar or type “<b>” before and after the selected text.
- Underlined Text: To underline a portion of your text, select the desired text and use the “U” button from the “Text Formatting” toolbar or type “<u>” before and after the selected text.
- Lists: AutoCAD allows you to create bulleted or numbered lists within Mtext. Use the “Bullets” or “Numbering” buttons from the “Text Formatting” toolbar to create lists.
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Subheaders:
To create subheaders within your Mtext, use the “
<h4>
“, “
<h3>
“, “
<h2>
“, etc.
tags before and after the desired text. These tags represent different levels of subheaders.
Edit and Modify Mtext:
Once you have created an Mtext object, you can easily edit and modify it using various AutoCAD tools. To edit an existing Mtext object, double-click on it, make your changes in the text editor window that appears, and click outside the window to apply the modifications.
You can also modify various formatting options of an existing Mtext object by selecting it, right-clicking, and choosing “Properties” from the context menu. The properties window allows you to change font styles, sizes, colors, line spacing, columns, etc.
In conclusion, Mtext is a powerful tool in AutoCAD that enables users to input and manipulate larger amounts of text with enhanced formatting options. By using bold text, underlined text, lists, subheaders, and other formatting tools available in AutoCAD, you can make your Mtext visually engaging and organized.