How to Make Text Bold in AutoCAD 2017

Understanding Text Weight in AutoCAD

Making text bold in AutoCAD can enhance readability and emphasize crucial design aspects. Here’s how to bold text in AutoCAD 2025 step-by-step.

Step 1: Open the Text Style Dialog

1. Navigate to the Home tab located on the ribbon.
2. Look for the Annotation panel and click on Text Style.
3. A dialog box will appear, displaying current text styles.

Step 2: Select or Create a Text Style

1. Within the Text Style dialog, you can either select an existing style or create a new one.
2. To establish a new style, click on the New button, enter a name for your text style, and then click OK.

Step 3: Configure Font Settings

1. In the font settings area, find the Font Name dropdown menu.
2. Choose a font that supports bold formatting, such as Arial or a similar TrueType font.

Step 4: Set Text Properties for Bold Format

1. Locate the Font Style settings within this dialog.
2. Choose the Bold option from the available styles.
3. Adjust other properties like Height, Oblique angle, and Character spacing as necessary.

Step 5: Apply Changes

1. After making all the desired changes, click the Apply button to confirm and implement the new style.
2. To finalize your adjustments, exit the dialog by selecting Close.

Step 6: Edit Existing Text

1. If you have existing text that you want to update:
   • Select the text with the Select tool.
   • Open the Properties palette by typing PROPERTIES in the command line if it’s not already visible.
   • In the Properties palette, ensure the selected text style is now the bold style you just created.

Advanced Font Customization Options

Installing New Fonts

If the desired font isn’t available, you may consider installing new TrueType fonts (TTF):

1. Download the TTF font file from an authorized source.
2. Right-click the file and select Install.
3. Alternatively, for older Windows versions, navigate to Control Panel > Fonts > Install new font to add the font.

Importing Fonts

• Place the downloaded font in the AutoCAD Fonts directory:
  • C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2025\Fonts
• Restart AutoCAD for the changes to take effect.

FAQ

How do I change line weights for text in AutoCAD?

To change line weights for text, navigate to the Layers panel in the Home tab, open the Layer Properties Manager, and adjust the line weight settings for the relevant layer.

Can I italicize text in AutoCAD?

Yes, text can be italicized by selecting the appropriate italic font option in the Text Style dialog or modifying the text properties in the Properties palette.

What standard font is often used in AutoCAD?

Many users prefer the ROMANS font for regular text and ROMAND for bold elements, such as titles and headers, to maintain consistency in technical drawings.