Markup Overview 
Markup tools are available if:
To use the markup tools:
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Create a new comment.
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Add markup elements, such as
geometric elements
,
clouds
,
text
, or
dimensions
to the comment using the
markup tools
.
NOTES:
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If no comment has been started and you select a markup element, a new comment is created.
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You can specify properties for markup elements on the Markup tab of Tools, Options.
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Markup comments are displayed as a threaded discussion on the Markup tab in the SolidWorks eDrawings Manager.

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You can add long descriptions in the Description box on the Markup tab. The descriptions do not appear in the graphics area.
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Unread comments appear in bold in the threaded discussion.
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You can edit your own comments only.
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Markup comments remember the model state at the time of markup creation.
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When you use the Line tool in a markup comment, horizontal and vertical snaps are available.
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The Wrap text check box in the text box is selected by default so that text is wrapped automatically.
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You can save markup files.