How to Make Text Bold in AutoCAD 2014?

Steps to Bold Text in AutoCAD 2025

Introducing Bold Text in a Drawing

To emphasize certain text within your AutoCAD 2025 drawings, you can convert standard text to bold. This procedure not only enhances visibility but also improves the overall aesthetics of your design. Below are the detailed steps to accomplish this.

Select the Text Object

1. Open your AutoCAD drawing containing the text you want to modify.
2. Use the cursor to select the text object you wish to bold. This could be either MText (multiline text) or single line text (DText).

Access the Properties Palette

1. After selecting the text, right-click to bring up the context menu.
2. From the options provided, choose “Properties.” This will open the Properties palette on the screen. If the palette doesn’t appear, you can type PROPERTIES in the command line and hit Enter to display it.

Modify the Text Style

1. Within the Properties palette, locate the “Text” section. Here, you will find various settings for the selected text object.
2. Look for the “Font” or “Text Style” option. Click on it to open a drop-down list of available text styles.

Choosing a Bold Style

1. In the text style options, find a font that includes a bold version. Common fonts like Arial, Roman, or others typically have counterparts designed specifically for bold text.
2. If the selected font does not include a bold option, you might need to create a new text style:
   • Navigate to the “Home” tab and select “Annotation” from the panel.
   • Click on “Text Style,” which brings up the Text Style dialog.
   • Click the “New” button to create a new text style. Name it (e.g., “Bold Text”).
   • In the Font section, select a bold font from the list and set the desired height.
   • Click “Apply” and then “Close” to save your changes.

Adjusting Text Properties

1. Back in the Properties palette, ensure the new text style (now bold) is applied to your selected text.
2. Review any other text properties you may want to modify, such as text height, angle, or color, to further customize your design.

Saving Changes

1. After finalizing your adjustments, ensure you save your drawing to retain the changes made.

FAQs

How can I revert text to normal from bold in AutoCAD?
To revert bold text back to normal, follow the same steps as before but select a non-bold font from the text style options or change the text style back to its original state.

Is there a keyboard shortcut to make text bold in AutoCAD?
AutoCAD does not have a direct keyboard shortcut for bolding text. Instead, the font must be changed via the Properties palette or Text Style dialog.

Can I set a default font style that includes bold for future drawings in AutoCAD?
Yes, you can create a new text style that has a bold font set as default in the Text Style dialog. This will ensure any future text uses the bold style automatically unless changed.