Overview of Multiline Text

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Overview of Multiline Text

 

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Overview of Multiline Text

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To insert symbols or special characters in multiline text

1. Double-click a multiline text object to open the In-Place Text Editor.
2. On the expanded toolbar, click Symbol.
3. Click one of the options on the menu, or click Other to display the Character Map dialog box.

   To access the Character Map dialog box, you must have charmap.exe installed. See Microsoft^. Windows^. Help for information about adding programs to your system.

4. In the Character Map dialog box, select a font.
5. Select a character, and use one of the following methods:
   • To insert a single character, drag the selected character into the editor.
   • To insert multiple characters, click Select to add each character to the Characters to Copy box. When you have all the characters you want, click Copy. Right-click in the editor. Click Paste.
6. To save your changes and exit the editor, use one of the following methods:
   • Click OK on the toolbar.
   • Click in the drawing outside the editor.
   • Press CTRL+ENTER.

 Toolbar: Draw 

 Command entry: MTEXT