To Configure Annotation View Label Default Settings (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

At the Command prompt, enter AMOPTIONS.
In the Options dialog box, click the AM:Standards tab.
In the Standard Elements list, double-click Annotation View. The Annotation View Settings dialog box appears.
Edit the formula that defines the default label.
- To add a valid reference:
  1. In the Pattern box, click where you want to insert the reference.
  2. Click . A list of references appears.
  3. Select the reference from the list.
- To delete a reference:
  1. In the Pattern box, select the reference. Ensure that you include the characters ᾿lt;᾿and ᾿gt;᾿(which wrap the reference) in the selection.
  2. Press DEL.
- To add plain text:
  1. In the Pattern box, click where you want to insert the text.
  2. Enter the text
In the Position box, select where to display the label.
To change the default label text height and color:
1. In the Height list in the Text section, select the text height.
2. In the Color list, select the color for the text.
Click OK until all dialog boxes close.