How to Change Mtext Style in AutoCAD?

Changing Mtext Style in AutoCAD: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Mtext in AutoCAD

Mtext, short for Multiline Text, is a powerful feature in AutoCAD that allows users to create text with advanced formatting. Unlike single-line text, Mtext can accommodate different fonts, sizes, bulleted lists, and text wrapping, making it ideal for detailed annotations and notes in your drawings.

Steps to Change Mtext Style in AutoCAD

Accessing the Style Command

1. Open AutoCAD: Launch AutoCAD on your computer and open the drawing where you want to modify the Mtext style.
2. Type the Command: At the command prompt, type STYLE and press Enter. This will open the Text Style dialog box.

Selecting the Desired Text Style

1. Choose a Style: In the Text Style dialog, highlight the text style you wish to modify. If you’re creating a new style, click the ‘New’ button.
2. Select the Font: After selecting the style, look for the font list. Choose the new font you want to apply from the dropdown menu.

Applying the Style

1. Set Text Height: You can specify the desired text height in the same dialog box.
2. Confirm Changes: Click on the ‘Apply’ button to confirm your selections. All Mtext objects using the selected style will automatically update to the new font and size.

Editing Existing Mtext

If you’ve already created Mtext and need to adjust it instead of changing the style globally, follow these steps:

1. Select the Mtext Object: Click on the Mtext you wish to edit.
2. Choose Edit Option: Right-click and choose either ‘Mtext Edit’ or ‘Properties’ from the context menu. For detailed changes, select ‘Mtext Edit.’
3. Use the In-Place Editor: This command opens the In-Place Text Editor, where you can change the content, adjust formatting, and apply any additional settings you desire.

Changing Mtext Size

To modify the size of existing Mtext, proceed as follows:

1. Select the Mtext Object: Highlight the Mtext that you want to resize.
2. Open Properties Palette: If the Properties window is not displayed, type PROPERTIES in the command line and press Enter.
3. Modify Text Height: In the Properties palette, find the ‘Text Height’ field. Change it to your desired size and press Enter.

Removing Formatting

If you want to clear any special formatting in your Mtext:

1. Select the Mtext Object: Highlight the text you wish to reformat.
2. Access Formatting Options: Use the text editor to remove any character or paragraph formatting.
3. Apply Changes: Confirm any adjustments in the In-Place Text Editor to remove unwanted styling.

Changing Multiple Text Styles

For bulk changes across multiple Mtext entries of the same style:

1. Open Text Style Manager: From the Drafting tab, go to the Text panel and click on Style.
2. Select the Style: Pick the style you want to change from the list presented.
3. Adjust Height and Font: Update the text height as needed and apply any new font settings.
4. Apply Across Existing Text: Click the ‘Apply’ button to implement these changes across all Mtext using the selected style.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I revert to the original Mtext style after changing it?

Yes, you can return to the previous style by selecting the original style from the Text Style dialog and applying it again to the Mtext.

2. What if my changes don’t appear in existing Mtext?

Ensure that the Mtext objects are linked to the style you modified. If overridden settings were previously applied, those will need to be reset.

3. Is it possible to have different fonts within the same Mtext object?

Absolutely. When using the In-Place Text Editor, you can select portions of your text and apply different fonts or styles to them individually.