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Modify Dimension Text
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To rotate dimension text

  1. Click Dimension menu Align Text Angle.At the Command prompt, enter dimtedit.
  2. Select the dimension to edit.
  3. Enter the new angle for the text.
 Toolbar: Dimension
 Command entry: DIMTEDIT