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Modify Dimension Text
Concept Procedure Quick Reference
 
 
 

To change the extension origin offset

  1. Click Dimension menu Style.
  2. In the Dimension Style Manager, select the style you want to change. Click Modify.
  3. In the Modify Dimension Style dialog box, Lines tab, under Extension Lines, enter the new value for Offset from Origin.
  4. Click OK.
  5. Click Close to exit the Dimension Style Manager.
 Toolbar: Dimension or Styles 
 Command entry: DIMSTYLE