Technical data

Working with Text
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Working with Text
An important part of drawing documents is information that you can
add to it, such as specifications, labels, titles, and other annotation. To
create text in AutoCAD Land Development Desktop, you can choose
different fonts in addition to the STANDARD font style. Each font has
associated styles, heights, and any special effects, such as inserting text
upside down or backwards.
Choose the settings for the text styles in the Text Style dialog box
which you can access by selecting Text Style from the Format menu.
As you select different fonts, you can view a sample of the text in the
Preview section of the dialog box.
To create text in the drawing using the text style you selected,
select the Single Line Text or Multiline Text command from the
Draw ➤ Text menu.
Key Concepts
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You can adjust the text height, its width (compressed or expanded),
and whether you want special effects such as text to display upside
down, backwards, or vertical.
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The text can be rotated at an angle to align with angled lines in the
drawing.