How to Bold Text in AutoCAD Civil 3D?

Techniques for Making Text Bold in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Whether you need to emphasize specific details in your drawings or create a more visually appealing presentation, bolding text in AutoCAD Civil 3D is essential. The following steps provide a thorough approach to achieving this in various scenarios.

Method 1: Using Text Styles

1. Open the Text Style Manager:

   • Type STYLE in the command line and press Enter. This action opens the Text Style Manager.

2. Create a New Text Style:

   • Click on the New button to create a custom text style. Assign a name that identifies this style easily.

3. Set the Font:

   • From the Font Name dropdown, select a bold typeface, such as Arial Bold or another option available in your font list.

4. Adjust Other Properties:

   • Set the height and other properties as necessary. Ensure to check if you want it to be your default style.

5. Apply the Style:

   • Click on Apply and then Close the Text Style Manager.

6. Select Your Text:

   • Highlight the existing text that you wish to modify.
7. Change the Text Style:
   • Open the Properties palette (type PROPERTIES if it’s not already open). Under the Text section, select the new text style you created.

Method 2: Using the Formatting Toolbar

1. Select the Text:

   • Click on the text you want to bold. This could be single-line text (TEXT) or multi-line text (MTEXT).

2. Access the Formatting Toolbar:

   • If the formatting toolbar is not visible, you may need to enable it. Right-click in an empty area of the command ribbon, and ensure the formatting toolbar is checked.
3. Click the Bold Button:
   • With your text selected, locate the Bold icon (B) in the formatting toolbar and click on it. Your selected text will immediately change to bold.

Method 3: Adjusting MText Properties

1. Select the MText Object:

   • Click on your multi-line text to select it. This allows you to modify its properties.

2. Open Text Editor:

   • Double-click on the MText to open the Text Editor. Here, you’ll find text formatting options.

3. Highlight the Desired Text:

   • Select specific words or phrases that you want to bold within the MText.

4. Bold the Text:

   • With the desired text highlighted, locate and click on the Bold option in the text editor toolbar at the top.
5. Save Changes:
   • Close the Text Editor to save the changes and return to your drawing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Can bold formatting be applied to labels in AutoCAD Civil 3D?
Yes, bold formatting can be applied by creating a custom label style in the Label Style Composer, where you can select bold fonts for your text.

Question 2: Will changing the font to bold affect the entire layer in AutoCAD?
No, changing the font properties will only affect the selected text or text style being modified, not the entire layer unless you apply the changes to that layer’s default text style.

Question 3: Is it possible to revert bold text back to normal?
Yes, you can select the bold text and repeat the previous steps to uncheck the bold option or change the text style back to the original.