Editing Dimension Text

Use the EditDimensionText command to move or rotate Dimension text for a single Dimension.

Use the EditDimension command to edit multiple Dimensions.

To edit Dimension text:

1. Do one of the following:
   • On the menu, click Dimension > Edit > Edit Dimension Text.
   • On the menu, click Dimension > Align Text.
   • Type EditDimensionText.
2. In thegraphics area, specify a Dimension.
3. Select an alignment option:
   • Angle. Rotates the Dimension text about its center by the angle you specify.
   • Center. Moves the text to a center-justified position within the Dimension.
   • Home. Undoes the move of Dimension text and returns it to its original position.
   • Left. Moves the text to a left-justified position within the Dimension.
   • Right. Moves the text to a right-justified position within the Dimension.

   The Dimension text moves as specified.

Access

Command: EditDimensionText

Menu: Dimension > Align Text

Menu: Dimension > Edit > Edit Dimension Text

Related Topics

Resetting Dimension Text to its Original Position

Moving Dimension Text

Editing Dimensions

Parent Topic

Modifying Dimension Text