Adding text to your drawing in AutoCAD is similar to using many word processing software with one exception: in a word processing program you control the height of your text with the font size. Arial text that is 12 points in size will always print the same height regardless of the word processing software and regardless of the printer.
In AutoCAD, determining the size of the text is slightly more complicated. Text height is determined by the desired printed text height and the scale of your drawing. For example, if you want your text to print 1/8” tall and your drawing is scaled at
1/16” = 1’-0” then you will need to set the text height (in AutoCAD) to 2’-0”.
This chapter includes and discusses the following AutoCAD commands and concepts:
- Text Height and Drawing Scale
- Calculating Typical Text Heights
- Typical Text Fonts
- Adding Text Styles
- Adding Single Line Text
- Adding Multi Line Text
- Editing Text
- Learning Exercise
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