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    About Dimension Text Controls

    Drag a control to move dimension text away from the dimension line.

    Dimension text controls are blue squares that display on selected dimension elements that you have added to a drawing.

    Note: You may need to zoom in to see dimension text controls.

    Dimension text control shown in blue

    Parent topic: Controls and Shape Handles

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