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    To Turn On or Turn Off Orthogonal Locking (Ortho)

    • Press F8, or click the Ortho button on the status bar. Find
      The status bar is located in the lower right-hand corner of the application window.
    Note: Turning on automatically turns off polar tracking.

    To turn Ortho off temporarily, hold down the Shift key while you work. Direct distance entry is not available with this override.

    Related Concepts

    • About Orthogonal Locking (Ortho Mode)
    • About the Status Bar

    Related Reference

    • Commands for Ortho Mode
    • Status Bar Quick Reference

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