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AutoCAD - How to align text in attribute block?

tamia.shi — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:54:38 GMT

Is it possible to align 2 specific lines of text in an attribute block?

For example, how to align the text shell and external in this block?

[ The subject line of this post has been edited for clarity by @handjonathan Original: How to align text in attribute block? ]

Re: How to align text in attribute block?

pendean — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:01:12 GMT

Forgive me, but what is the challenge for you to just edit the attribute to fix it manually, I may have missed it in your post.

You can just edit the multi-line attribute in the editor to remove the extra spaces?

Re: How to align text in attribute block?

tamia.shi — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 06:19:30 GMT

Sorry for the confusion, I want the text external align with the shell, is it possible?

Re: How to align text in attribute block?

pendean — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:51:31 GMT

@tamia.shi Thanks for the additional screenshot and guidance: like all word processors, you need to set up tabs manually to achieve the look and feel and organization of text. How familiar are you with using a word processor and tabs? There are many tutorials out there, and your office admin/secretary person can guide you as well.

Short version: Highlight both lines, click on the bar at the top to set the tab location you desire, remove empty spaces then TAB to the correct positions

HTH

Re: AutoCAD - How to align text in attribute block?

tamia.shi — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:56:08 GMT

I know what you say, but my toolbar didn't appear as the full text formatting like yours, and it won't let me add tab to the ruler. Now I know how to solve this problem. I need to set the variable ATTIPE to 1. Thank you for your help