Modify the Data in Block Attributes (Concept)

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Modify the Data in Block Attributes

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

You can edit the values of attributes that are attached to a block and inserted in a drawing.

You can use any of the following methods to edit the values of attributes attached to a block:

Double-click the block to display the Enhanced Attributes Editor
Press CTRL and double-click the attribute to display the in-place editor
Open the Properties palette and select the block
Enter the ATTEDIT command to display the Edit Attributes dialog box
Enter the -ATTEDIT command for command prompt access to multiple attribute values and properties

You can also change the location of attributes in a block using grips. With multiple-line attributes, you can also move grips to resize the width of the text.

NoteIf you press CTRL and double-click an attribute that includes a hyperlink, the hyperlink opens the web page. To edit the attribute, use one of the other methods listed.