How to Resize Font in AutoCAD?

Steps to Resize Font in AutoCAD

Understanding Text resizing in AutoCAD

Resizing text in AutoCAD can be performed using various methods depending on whether you’re working with single-line text, multi-line text, or text styles. This guide focuses on the methods specifically applicable to AutoCAD 2025.

Resizing Single-Line Text

1. Select the Text Object: Click on the single-line text object you want to resize. This action will display the grips (small squares) around the text.

2. Scale the Text:

   • Choose a grip point on the text object.
   • Right-click your mouse to bring up the context menu.
   • Select the Scale option from the menu.
   • Move your mouse away from the text to visually employ a scale factor. Alternatively, you can input a specific scale factor directly from the keyboard and press Enter.
3. Move the Text: If you want to relocate the text, click and drag the selected grip to the desired position.

Changing Font Size for Text Styles

1. Access Text Styles:

   • Navigate to the main menu and select Settings.
   • Find and click on Text Styles.

2. Choose the Text Style: In the Text Styles dialog, highlight the text style you wish to modify.

3. Adjust Height: Locate the height parameter for the selected text style. Setting this value to 0 allows AutoCAD to use the dimension settings for height instead of a fixed height.

4. Save Changes: Click OK to apply the changes and exit the dialog box.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts for Font Size

1. Increase Font Size: To quickly enlarge the font size, select the text and press Ctrl + Shift + >.

2. Nudging the Size Up/Down:
   • Press Ctrl + ] to increase the font size by one point.
   • To decrease, press Ctrl + [.

Modifying Multi-Line Text

1. Select Multi-Line Text Object: Click on the text that spans multiple lines.

2. Use the Properties Palette:

   • Right-click and select Properties to bring up the Properties Palette.
   • Look for the Text Height option within the palette.
3. Change the Height: Enter a new value for the text height and close the palette.

Verifying Changes in Text Height

To check if the modifications have taken effect, use the Dtext command or the text function to re-enter your text area and confirm that the height matches your expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is my text size not changing?
If you’re unable to resize text as desired, check if the text style’s height is set to a number other than zero. A fixed height value could override your adjustments. Access the Text Styles settings and ensure the height is set to zero.

2. What is the standard text height in AutoCAD?
The standard height for plotted text usually ranges between 1/8” and 3mm, commonly used for annotations and notes. However, some industries might prefer slightly smaller sizes based on specific project requirements.

3. How can I quickly switch between different font styles?
In the Settings menu, navigate to Display and find the Font Style option. This will present a list of pre-installed fonts that you can easily switch between to find the most suitable for your design.