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3 In the Modify Dimension Style dialog box, Text tab, under Text Place-
ment, select Over Ext Line 2 from the Horizontal list box.
The example area reflects your selection.
4 Choose OK to exit.
5 Choose Close to exit the Dimension Style Manager.
Dimension or Styles toolbar
Command line
DIMSTYLE
To place dimension text manually
1 From the Dimension menu, choose Style.
2 In the Dimension Style Manager, select the style you wish to change and
choose Modify.
3 In the Modify Dimension Style dialog box, Fit tab, under Fine Tuning,
select Place Text Manually When Dimensioning.
4 Choose OK to exit the Modify Dimension Style dialog box.
5 Choose Close to exit.
As you create dimensions, you can move the text along the dimension
line. Use the pointing device or enter coordinates to specify the dimen-
sion line and text locations.
Dimension or Styles toolbar
Command line
DIMSTYLE
To place text above the dimension line
1 From the Dimension menu, choose Style.
2 In the Dimension Style Manager, select the style you wish to change and
choose Modify.
3 In the Modify Dimension Style dialog box, Text tab, under Text Place-
ment, select Above from the Vertical list box.
The example area reflects your selection.
4 Choose OK to exit.
5 Choose Close to exit the Dimension Style Manager.
Dimension or Styles toolbar
Command line
DIMSTYLE