Use this procedure to add a multiline text object (without a leader) anywhere in the drawing area. The annotation does not have to be associated with any object or linework.
Note: These instructions are based on one of the annotation tool configurations provided with the software. Depending on customization, the same tool may or may not appear on your Annotation tool palette. However, the same basic procedure applies to any annotation tool configuration in which the Content type is set to Mtext, the Leader type is set to None, and the Default text is unspecified (--). A basic Text Tool is also included in the Stock Tool Catalog in your Content Browser.
- On the Annotation tool palette, click the Text Tool.
Alternatively, you can click
. - In the drawing area, specify the point where you want the annotation to begin.
- Press Enter to accept the default width for the annotation, or specify a width either by entering a value or by specifying a second point.
- Enter the first line of text, and press Enter to indicate the end of the line.
- Press Enter again to indicate the end of the annotation, or repeat Step 3 for each subsequent line of text.
Each line of text is displayed on the command line as you enter it. The completed annotation is displayed horizontally in the drawing area when you press Enter twice in succession.