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AutoCAD 2008 User's Guide > Create and Modify Objects > Use Precision Tools > Restrict Cursor Movement > Use Orthogonal Locking (Ortho Mode) > 

To turn on or turn off Ortho mode

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To turn on or turn off Ortho mode

• On the status bar, click Ortho.

  To turn Ortho on or off temporarily, hold down the SHIFT key while you work. While you use the temporary override key, the direct distance entry method is not available.

  NoteTurning on Ortho automatically turns off polar tracking.

  

 Command entry: ORTHO