Inserting and Managing Labels

Follow these steps as a guide to efficiently insert and manage labels.

To insert and manage labels

Add labels to a drawing		You usually add labels to drawings when you create objects such as points, alignments, or parcels. You can also add labels after you create the objects.
Modify labels in a drawing		You can modify label object properties by right-clicking a label and selecting Label Properties or Properties to open the AutoCAD Properties palette.
Add content to labels		You can use the Layout tab of the Label Style Composer to define label components, which define the content of labels. Watch video: Edit Text in a Label (1 minute 23 seconds)
Add expressions		Set up mathematical expressions to use in label styles.
Manage layout properties		You use the Layout tab of the Label Style Composer dialog box to control text and border settings, display properties, and content.
Manage dragged properties		Use the Dragged State tab of the Label Style Composer dialog box to define leader visibility and properties for dragged label text.
Set up labels to be used as tags		If a label style supports the use of tags and tables, there are a few unique properties you can manage in the style by changing settings in the Label Style Composer. Watch video: Convert Parcel Segment Labels to Tags for Display in a Table (2 minutes 9 seconds)