Steps to Change Text Color in AutoCAD
Changing text color in AutoCAD is essential for enhancing the visual appeal and organization of your drawings. Follow these detailed steps for various methods to modify text color based on your specific requirements.
Method 1: Changing Color for Single Text Object
Select the Text: Click on the text you wish to change. This will highlight the text object, indicating that it is selected.
Access the Home Tab: Navigate to the Home tab at the top of the screen. Here you will find various editing options.
Font Color Option: Look for the Font group in the toolbar and find the Font Color dropdown arrow. Click on this to reveal a color palette.
Choose Your Color: From the palette, select the desired color. This will instantly change the text color of your selected object.
- Deselect: Click outside the text or press the Esc key to deselect and view the changes applied.
Method 2: Modifying Color for Multiple Text Objects
Select Multiple Text Objects: Hold down the Shift key while clicking on each text object you want to modify, or use a selection window to include multiple items at once.
Open Properties Palette: Right-click on one of the selected text objects and choose ‘Properties’ from the context menu to open the Properties palette.
Locate Text Color Setting: In the Properties palette, scroll to find the ‘Text Color’ option, typically located at the bottom.
Adjust the Color: Click on the color swatch next to ‘Text Color’ to access the color selection menu. Pick your desired color from the options provided.
- Apply Changes: Click OK or exit the Properties palette to apply the changes.
Method 3: Using the Layer Properties Manager
Open Layer Properties Manager: Type “LA” into the command line and hit Enter to open the Layer Properties Manager.
Select Layers: If your text objects are classified by layers, use Ctrl+A to select all layers or click on specific layers containing the text you want to change.
Change Layer Color: Click on the color box next to the selected layer(s). This will open the color selection dialog.
Choose a New Color: Select the color you wish to apply to all text contained within the chosen layer and confirm your selection.
- Close the Manager: Exit the Layer Properties Manager. All text on that layer will now display in the newly chosen color.
Method 4: Filling Text with Color
Access Options Menu: Click on the Application button in the top-left corner of AutoCAD, and then choose ‘Options’.
Navigate to Display Tab: In the Options dialog box, go to the Display tab.
Open Colors Dialog: Click on the ‘Colors’ button which will take you to the Drawing Window Colors dialog.
Select Context and Element: Choose the specific context and interface element for which you want to change the color, such as ‘Text’ or ‘Background’.
- Pick Your Color: From the color list, select your preferred color and apply the changes.
Method 5: Adjusting Text Color Using Quick Select
Access Quick Select Tool: On the Home tab, find the Utilities panel, and select ‘Quick Select’.
Set Selection Criteria: In the Quick Select dialog, choose ‘Text’ as the object type from the dropdown menu.
Filter by Color: Find the option to filter by current color and select it.
Select All Matching Objects: Click OK to select all text objects that match the specified color.
- Modify Color: With all the desired text selected, follow Method 1 or Method 2 to change their color collectively.
FAQ
1. Can I change text color using commands?
Yes, you can use the command line to change text color by selecting objects and using the ‘CHPROP’ command to modify properties including text color.
2. What if I want to revert to the original text color?
To revert the text color, you can either manually select the original color from the color palette or use the ‘Undo’ command (Ctrl+Z) if it was the most recent action.
3. Is there a way to set a default text color for all new documents?
Yes, you can set a default text color by changing the text style settings under the Text Style Manager, and saving these settings in your template files.
