How to Change Cell Height in AutoCAD?

Changing Cell Height in AutoCAD: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adjusting the height of cells in tables within AutoCAD is straightforward. This guide provides detailed steps to help you modify the cell height according to your design requirements.

Selecting Rows or Cells

1. Open Your Drawing: Launch AutoCAD and load the drawing containing the table you wish to modify.
2. Choose the Table: Click anywhere inside the table to activate it. You should see grips (small squares) appear around the table edges, indicating it can be manipulated.

Modifying Cell Height Manually

1. Select the Rows: Click on an individual cell within the row you wish to change. If you want to adjust multiple rows, you can click and drag to select them all.
2. Use Grips: With the row or rows selected, locate the grips on the border of the cells. Click and drag these grips upwards or downwards to alter the height. The change will reflect immediately, allowing you to see how the adjustments affect the table.

Setting a Specific Row Height

1. Open Properties Palette: After selecting the row or rows, right-click and choose "Properties" from the context menu. This opens the Properties palette where various attributes of the selected cells can be modified.
2. Locate Row Height Option: In the Properties palette, scroll down to find the “Row Height” setting.
3. Input Desired Height: Enter your required height into the Row Height field. Make sure to input the height in the appropriate units (e.g., inches or millimeters) relevant to your drawing scale.
4. Click OK: To apply changes, click OK or simply click outside of the Properties palette to see the adjustments.

Automatically Adjusting Row Height

1. Select the Entire Table or Range: If the goal is to fit the height of the rows automatically based on the text or contents, first select the entire table or specific rows you want to be adjusted.
2. Access the Table Tools: Navigate to the top menu and click on "Table" or use the "Table Tools" option if available.
3. Choose AutoFit: In the options, look for the AutoFit feature. From here, you can select “AutoFit Row Height,” which will adjust the height of the rows to accommodate the contents.
4. Confirm Changes: Review the adjustments to ensure the heights are now suitable.

Finalizing Adjustments

Once you have made the necessary changes to the row heights, make sure to save your work to prevent losing modifications. For best practices:

• Check Layer Visibility: Ensure that your table is visible on the correct layer and that no other objects obstruct it.
• Print Preview: If the table will be printed, use the print preview feature to confirm that the cell sizes appear as intended.

FAQ

1. Can I adjust the height of individual cells within a row?
Yes, you can adjust individual cell heights, but this change will also affect the entire row unless you use the Properties palette to customize specific settings.

2. What happens if I input a height that is too small?
If a height too small is inputted, it may cause text within the cells to be clipped or become unreadable. Adjust gradually and review the results after each change.

3. Is there a shortcut for accessing the AutoFit options?
While there isn’t a universal keyboard shortcut, you can quickly use the Table Tools menu to access AutoFit options after selecting your table or rows.