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Single-Line Text
For short entries that do not require multiple fonts or lines, create single-line
text. Single-line text is most convenient for labels.
Multiline Text
For long, complex entries, create multiline, or paragraph text. Multiline text
consists of any number of text lines or paragraphs that fit within a width you
specify; it can extend vertically to an indefinite length.
Regardless of the number of lines, each set of paragraphs created in a single
editing session forms a single object, which you can move, rotate, erase, copy,
mirror, or scale.
There are more editing options for multiline text than there are for single-line
text. For example, you can apply underlining, fonts, color, and text height
changes to individual characters, words, or phrases within a paragraph.
Annotative Text
Use annotative text for notes and labels in your drawing. You create annotative
text by using an annotative text style, which sets the height of the text on
the paper.
For more information about creating and working with an annotative text,
see
Create Annotative Text (page 309).
See also:
Scale Annotations (page 304)
Create Annotative Text (page 309)
Create Single-Line Text
You can use single-line text to create one or more lines of text, where each
text line is an independent object that you can relocate, reformat, or otherwise
modify.
Use single-line text (TEXT) to create one or more lines of text, ending each
line when you press Enter. Each text line is an independent object that you
can relocate, reformat, or otherwise modify.
When you create single-line text, you assign a text style and set alignment.
The text style sets the default characteristics of the text object. The alignment
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