How to Remove Text Highlight in AutoCAD?

Removing Text Highlight in AutoCAD: A Step-by-Step Guide

To manage text highlights in AutoCAD effectively, follow these methods tailored for users of AutoCAD 2025.

Steps to Remove Text Underline

1. Select Your Text: Click on the text object where you want to remove the underline.
2. Apply Command: Press “Ctrl + U” on your keyboard. This shortcut quickly removes the underline formatting from the highlighted text.

Disabling Highlighting in AutoCAD 2025

To ensure that your workspace is free from unnecessary highlights, you can adjust your settings:

1. Access the Options Menu:

   • Navigate to the bottom-right corner of the interface.
   • Click the gear icon (Options).

2. Disable Visual Effects:

   • In the Options dialog, find the ‘Selection’ tab.
   • Uncheck the options for ‘Command Preview’ and ‘Property Preview’.
   • Save your changes to reduce highlight distractions.

Customizing Background Colors

If the background color is contributing to visual discomfort, you can change it easily:

1. Open Options:

   • Click on the Application button at the upper-left corner and select ‘Options’.

2. Modify Display Settings:

   • In the ‘Display’ tab, locate and click on ‘Colors’.
   • Here, you can choose specific contexts (like Model or Paper space) and customize your interface elements.
   • Select a new color from the dropdown menu to personalize your workspace.

Turning Off Selection Cycling

To eliminate the selection cycling interface that may add clutter, follow these steps:

1. Access Command Prompt:

   • Enter SELECTIONCYCLING in the command prompt and hit Enter.

2. Adjust Cycling Settings:

   • Type 0 to deactivate selection cycling, ensuring your selections remain clear and straightforward.

Modifying Auto Highlight Features

To control how text is highlighted when selected:

1. Navigate to Advanced Settings:

   • Go to ‘File’ > ‘Options’.
   • Click on the ‘Advanced’ tab.

2. Disable Auto Highlight:

   • Look for the setting labeled ‘Automatically select entire word when selecting’.
   • Uncheck this option to prevent automatic highlighting for the selected text.

Changing Highlight Colors

If you find the default highlight color unsuitable, you can also customize this feature:

1. Open Options:

   • Right-click in the drawing area and select ‘Options’.

2. Adjust Selection Settings:

   • Head to the ‘Selection’ tab.
   • Modify settings related to how selected objects appear, ensuring they fit your preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What shortcut can I use to quickly remove formatting from text in AutoCAD?
You can use “Ctrl + U” to remove underlining from selected text effortlessly.

2. How can I revert to the original background color after changing it?
You can return to the original settings by reopening the Colors dialog in Options and selecting ‘Black’ for the background color.

3. Can I temporarily disable highlighting without changing settings?
Yes, if you need a temporary fix, you can simply zoom out or pan to remove highlights from your view without altering the permanent settings.