The Text Command is a powerful feature in AutoCAD that allows users to insert and manipulate text within their drawings. Whether you need to add labels, annotations, or any form of textual information, the Text Command comes in handy. In this tutorial, we will explore the various options and functionalities of the Text Command in AutoCAD.
Creating Text in AutoCAD
To create text in AutoCAD, simply type TEXT on the command line and press Enter. Alternatively, you can access the Text Command by clicking on the Annotation panel from the Ribbon menu and selecting Text.
The Text Command prompt will appear, allowing you to specify the insertion point for your text. Click anywhere in your drawing area to set the desired location for your text.
Entering Text Content
After specifying the insertion point, you can start entering your desired text content. The entered text will be displayed in a bounding box with default settings.
Formatting Text
The Text Command provides several options for formatting your text:
- Bold: To make your text bold, enclose it within asterisks (*) or type BOLD.
- Underline: To underline your text, enclose it within underscores (_) or type CAPS LOCK + U.
- Italic: To make your text italic, enclose it within exclamation marks (!) or type CAPS LOCK + I.
- Subscript: To create subscript text, enclose it within carets (^).
- Superscript: To create superscript text, enclose it within ampersands (&).
Text Styles and Properties
You can further enhance your text by modifying its style and properties. AutoCAD allows you to define custom styles for your text, giving you more control over its appearance. To access the Text Style dialog box, type STYLE on the command line or click on the Manage tab from the Ribbon menu and select Text Styles.
In the Text Style dialog box, you can adjust various properties such as font, height, width factor, oblique angle, and more. These settings allow you to achieve consistent formatting throughout your drawing.
List of Common Text Command Options:
- JUSTIFY: Specifies the justification of the text (e.g., left, center, right).
- OBLIQUE: Sets an oblique angle for the text.
- MIRROR: Creates a mirrored copy of the text.
- BACKGROUND MASK: Controls whether a background mask is displayed behind the text.
- COLOR: Sets the color of the text.
The Text Command in AutoCAD offers endless possibilities for adding and manipulating textual information within your drawings. By utilizing its various options and functionalities, you can create clear and informative annotations to accompany your designs.
Remember to experiment with different styles, formats, and properties to achieve the desired visual impact.