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Modify Dimension Text
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To move text to the left side of the dimension line

  1. Click Dimension menu Align Text Left.At the Command prompt, enter dimtedit.
  2. Select the dimension.

    The dimension text is left-justified along the dimension line inside the extension lines. You can choose the Center or Right options to move the text to the center or right of the dimension line.

 Toolbar: Dimension 
 Command entry: DIMTEDIT