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Editing Dimension Text

Use the EditDimensionText command to move or rotate Dimension text for a single Dimension.

Use the EditDimension command to edit multiple Dimensions.

To edit Dimension text:

  1. Type EditDimensionText at the command prompt..
  2. Specify a Dimension.
  3. Specify a new position for the dimension text and dimension line.

    - or -

    Select an alignment option:

    • Angle. Rotates the Dimension text about its center by the angle you specify.
    • Center. Moves the text to a center-justified position within the Dimension.
    • Home. Undoes the move of Dimension text and returns it to its original position.
    • Left. Moves the text to a left-justified position within the Dimension.
    • Right. Moves the text to a right-justified position within the Dimension.

    The Dimension text moves as specified.

  Use the EditDimension command to change the position, angle, and value of Dimension text. You can also change the orientation of the extension lines of Dimensions.

Access

Command: EditDimensionText

Menu: Dimension > Align Text

Related Topics

Resetting Dimension Text to its Original Position

Moving Dimension Text

Modifying Dimensions



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