Understanding Bold Text in AutoCAD
Bold text is often used in drawings and design documentation to emphasize important details or highlight key annotations. In AutoCAD, achieving bold text requires several steps, which can vary slightly depending on the type of text being used, whether it’s single line text (Text) or multi-line text (MText). Below is a detailed guide on how to make text bold in AutoCAD 2025.
Steps to Bold MText in AutoCAD
Select the Text: First, click on the MText object you wish to modify. This will open the In-Place Text Editor.
Open Editor Settings: Right-click within the text area of the editor. From the context menu, select “Editor Settings.”
Enable Bold Format: Locate the font formatting options displayed in the toolbar. If the toolbar is not visible, right-click and choose "Show Toolbar." Click the bold (B) icon to apply bold formatting to the selected text.
Adjust Font Properties: If you want to change the font style entirely, navigate to the Properties palette. Here, you can adjust the font type and size as needed, ensuring you select a bold version of the font if available.
- Apply Changes: After making your selections, click outside the text area to finalize the changes. The text should now appear bolder.
Making Single Line Text Bold
Select the Text: Click on the Text object that you want to make bold.
Access the Properties Palette: If the Properties palette isn’t open, you can access it by typing “PROPERTIES” in the command line and pressing Enter.
Change Font Style: In the Properties palette, you will see a section labeled "Text." Find the "Text Style" dropdown and click on it. Here, you can either choose an existing bold text style or create a new one using a bold font.
Create a New Text Style: If you need to create a new text style, type “STYLE” in the command line, and press Enter. In the Text Style dialog box, click “New,” then name your style. Select a bold font from the Font Name list and specify the other desired properties such as height and obliqueness.
- Apply the New Style: Once your new text style is created, select it from the Text Style dropdown in the Properties palette and apply it to the selected Text.
Adjusting Text Thickness with Lineweight
Access Layer Properties: To enhance the appearance of bold text further, you may also want to adjust the lineweight. Navigate to the Home tab, then locate the Layers Panel and click on “Layer Properties.”
Select the Appropriate Layer: Identify the layer where your text resides. Click on the lineweight column next to that layer to modify it.
Set Lineweight: Choose a heavier lineweight from the options available. This will give your text an overall bolder appearance.
- Save Changes: Ensure to save your settings by clicking OK in the Layer Properties Manager.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How can I revert my text back to normal after making it bold?
You can revert bold text back to regular by following the initial steps for formatting MText or Text. Simply deselect the bold option in the In-Place Text Editor or change the Text Style back to a non-bold version in the Properties palette.
2. Is there a keyboard shortcut to make text bold in AutoCAD?
Currently, AutoCAD does not support a universal keyboard shortcut to bold text. However, you can quickly toggle the bold option using the In-Place Text Editor toolbar after selecting your text.
3. Can I apply bold formatting to all text in a drawing at once?
You can batch apply formatting using the Find and Replace functionality within the text styles. By changing the text style of multiple text objects simultaneously, you can ensure they all reflect the same bold formatting.
