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Annotation Leaders

You can select leaders to attach to annotations. Not all leaders apply to each annotation. You can also change the attachment point of most annotations.

To change the attachment point of an annotation:

Select the annotation.
Drag the leader's endpoint to a different attachment point.

Type

	Leader
	Multi-jog Leader	Inserts a leader with as many bends as required.
	No Leader	Inserts a leader with as many bends as required.
	Auto Leader	Removes the leader.

Location

	Leader Left	Forces the leader to run from the left side.
	Leader Right	Forces the leader to run from the right side.
	Leader Nearest	Inserts a leader on the left or right, whichever is closest to its attachment point.

Style

	Straight Leader	Inserts a leader with no bend in it.
	Bent Leader	Inserts a horizontal bend in the leader.
	Underlined Leader	Underlines the text in a note. This is available for notes only.

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Example: Using Arc Length Leaders

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