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Mtext is short for “multiline text”. It provides almost word-processor-like functionality within AutoCAD.

 

After selecting the Mtext command you specify a window by picking two opposite corners. In this window the text will be located. A special toolbar will appear with which you can manage the text. The toolbar is named Text Formatting.

 

In the toolbar you will able to select a suitable text font. Not only AutoCAD text fonts are available, but also Windows standard fonts, like TrueType fonts. You can select text height, bold, italic, underline etc.

 

You enter the text in the text field that you have specified.

 

This command does not always provide true WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) but something close. This means that you will be able to see approximately how the text will look like in the drawing sheet. Line break is carried out automatically.

 

You can vary your text by altering font, text height and by using several text attributes like bold or underline and with several different colours. When you click OK button, the text is inserted into the drawing sheet.

 

An Mtext object differs from ordinary AutoCAD text objects. The entire volume of text, which may consist of several lines, is made up of a single AutoCAD object. You might notice this fact if you, for instance, make use of the Move command to move the text or the Erase command to delete it.

 

Please note that special limitations apply to translations of Mtext objects.