AutoCAD TEXT Command: How to Add Single-Line Text Fast

Creates single-line text where each line is a separate object.

Command: TEXT
Aliases: DT
English name: Single-Line Text

The AutoCAD TEXT command adds single-line text to a drawing. Press Enter to start a new line, but note that each line becomes a separate TEXT object. It works well for labels, short notes and numbers.

The command asks for a start point, then the text height and rotation angle. If the current text style has a fixed height, the height prompt is skipped.

For longer text with paragraphs, bullets or mixed formatting, use MTEXT instead.

How to use it

Type TEXT or DT and press Enter.
Pick the start point; type J first if you need a different justification.
Enter the text height and rotation angle.
Type the text and press Enter for a new line.
Press Enter on an empty line to end the command.

Options

Justify (J): Sets the alignment point: Left, Center, Right, Middle, Align, Fit, and combinations such as TL, MC or BR.
Style (S): Changes the current text style by name.
Height: The text height; only asked when the style height is 0.
Rotation angle: The angle of the text in the drawing.

Notes and tips

Clicking somewhere else during the command starts a new piece of text there, so you can place several labels in one go.
If special characters show up as question marks, choose a TrueType font in the text style that supports them.
Double-click the text or use TEXTEDIT to change existing text.