How To Horizontal Text In AutoCAD?

Making Text Horizontal in AutoCAD

To create horizontal text in AutoCAD, you can follow these detailed steps that leverage various tools within the software. Here’s a comprehensive guide:

Step 1: Access the Text Style Settings

1. Open AutoCAD and navigate to the Home tab on the ribbon.
2. Locate the Annotation panel and click on Text Style. This will bring up the Text Style dialog box.
3. Here, you can manage existing text styles or create a new one.

Step 2: Create or Modify a Text Style

1. In the Text Style dialog, select an existing text style or click on New to create a new one.
2. Set the desired font and size. Ensure that the selected font supports horizontal orientation.
3. Under Effects, check the option for Oblique Angle. To achieve horizontal text, make sure this angle is set to 0 degrees.
4. After making your adjustments, click Apply and then Close.

Step 3: Using the Multiline Text Tool

1. Select the Multiline Text (MTEXT) tool from the Text panel.
2. Click in the drawing area where you want the text to appear. This will open the In-place Text Editor.
3. Enter your desired text. With the settings you configured earlier, the text should appear horizontally.
4. After editing, click OK to finalize the text entry.

Step 4: Adjusting Existing Text

1. If you already have text that needs to be adjusted to horizontal:
   • Select the text you wish to modify.
   • Right-click and choose Properties. Alternatively, you can access the Properties palette from the Home tab.
2. In the Properties palette, find the Rotation field and set it to 0 to ensure the text appears horizontal.
3. Click OK or deselect the text to see the changes.

Step 5: Rotating Text (if necessary)

If your objective is to adjust text that isn’t properly aligned, you can rotate it:

1. Select the text in question.
2. Right-click and select Rotate from the context menu.
3. Specify the base point for the rotation and then enter the rotation angle. For horizontal text, set this value to 0 degrees.
4. Confirm by pressing Enter.

FAQ

1. Can I create vertical text in AutoCAD?
Yes, vertical text can be created by accessing the Text Style dialog and setting the orientation to vertical. Remember that the font used should support this orientation.

2. How do I change the font style for my text?
Open the Text Style dialog through the Annotation panel in the Home tab and select the desired font from the Style Name list. You can also adjust the size and angle in this dialog.

3. What if I want to rotate the text after it has been placed?
If the text has already been placed and you need to rotate it, use the Properties palette or right-click to access the Rotate option and define the desired angle.