Dimensions and Text - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 146

5 . There are two types of text fonts available in AutoCAD 2011 - the 5 .
There are two types of text fonts available in AutoCAD 2011 - the
AutoCAD SHX fonts and the Windows True Type fonts. The
styles shown in Fig. 6.21 are the ITALIC , ROMAND , ROMANS
and STANDARD styles are AutoCAD text fonts. The TIMES and
ARIAL styles are Windows True Type styles. Most of the True
Type fonts can be entered in Bold , Bold Italic , Italic or Regular
styles, but these variations are not possible with the AutoCAD fonts.
6. The Font name popup list of the Text Style dialog shows that a large
number of text styles are available to the AutoCAD 2011 operator.
It is advisable to practise using a variety of these fonts to familiarise
oneself with the text opportunities available with AutoCAD 2011.
Example - Multiline Text ( Fig. 6.23 )
1. Make the Text layer current ( Home/Layers panel).
2. Either left-click on the Multiline Text tool icon in the Annotate/Text
panel ( Fig. 6.22 ) or enter t at the command line:
Fig. 6.22 Selecting Multiline Text… from the Annotate/Text panel
Command:_mtext
Current text style: “Arial” Text height: 6
Annotative No
Specify fi rst corner: pick
Specify opposite corner or [Height/Justify/Line
spacing/Rotation/Style/Width/Columns]: pick
As soon as the opposite corner is picked , the Text Formatting box
appears (Fig. 6.23). Text can now be entered as required within the box as
indicated in this illustration.