How to Bold Text in AutoCAD 2019?

Understanding Text Formatting in AutoCAD

Creating visually appealing designs in AutoCAD often requires manipulating text styles, including transitioning text to a bold format. Below are detailed steps on how to achieve bold text in AutoCAD 2025, along with additional helpful information regarding text editing.

Steps to Bold Text in AutoCAD 2025

1. Select Your Text Object: Begin by identifying the text you want to make bold within your design. This can be either single-line text or multi-line text (MText).

2. Access the Properties Palette: Right-click on the selected text object. From the context menu, choose Properties to bring up the Properties palette. If the palette is not visible, you can enable it by typing PROPERTIES at the command line and pressing Enter.

3. Modify Text Style: In the Properties palette, locate the option labeled Style. Click on the dropdown menu next to it. This will display available text styles.

4. Edit or Create a Bold Style: If an existing bold style is available, select it. If there isn’t a bold option, you may need to create a new text style. To do this, type STYLE in the command line and press Enter. In the Text Style dialog box, create a new style by clicking New…, and then select a bold font from your installed fonts to serve as the foundation for this style.

5. Apply Changes: After selecting or creating a bold style, ensure it is applied to your selected text. The changes should reflect immediately. If multiple text objects need bold formatting, repeat the selection and modification process as necessary.

Additional Text Editing Features in AutoCAD 2025

Changing Text to Normal Weight

To revert bold text back to a normal weight, follow similar steps:

1. Select the text object.
2. Open the Properties palette.
3. Switch to a non-bold text style in the Style dropdown.

Adjusting Text Size

1. Select the text object.
2. In the Properties palette, locate the Text Height option.
3. Enter a new height value to increase or decrease the text size as desired.

FAQs

1. Can I use any font for bold text in AutoCAD?
Certain fonts are designed to be bold, while others may not have a defined bold variant. When selecting a font to use for bold text, choose one that supports multiple weights.

2. What if my text is still not appearing bold after changes?
Ensure that you have selected the correct text style and that the font you are using supports bold formatting. Additionally, check if the text object was created in a manner that allows for style changes.

3. Can I adjust the spacing of bold text in AutoCAD?
Yes, you can adjust text spacing (also known as letter spacing or tracking) in AutoCAD. This can be done in the Properties palette by modifying the Character Height and Width Factor settings to achieve the desired appearance.