Making Slanted Dimension Extension Lines To slant dimension extension lines: When you insert or select a dimension, handles appear so you can drag the dimension to slant the extension lines. Drag a handle at the end of the extension line nearest the arrow (the pointer changes to when it is over a handle that effects the slant). To return the dimension to its original position, right-click the dimension and select Display Options > Remove Slant. You can also drag the handle until the dimension snaps back to its original position. Parent topicDimension Extension Lines Related concepts Example: Smart Extension Lines Example: Dimension Line Terminology Attaching Dimension Extension Lines Jogging Extension Lines Related tasks Changing the Attachment Point or Length of Dimension Extension Lines Flipping the Direction of Dimension Leaders