Adjusting Font Size in Revit: A Comprehensive Guide
Managing text size in Revit is essential for enhancing the clarity and readability of your design documentation. Whether you’re working with general text, schedules, or dimensions, adjusting font size is a straightforward process. Here’s a detailed guide to help you with various aspects of font size adjustments in Revit.
Changing Text Size in Revit
To change the default text size throughout Revit, follow these steps:
Access the Annotate Tab: Begin by navigating to the Annotate tab located in the top menu of the Revit interface.
Select Text Tool: Click on the Text tool. This tool allows you to create new text or edit existing text.
Access Type Properties: In the properties panel that appears, look for the option labeled Type Properties and click on it.
Edit Font Size: In the Type Properties dialog, you will see a list of text styles. Select the text style you want to modify. Click on the Edit Type button.
- Adjust the Font Size: You’ll see the properties for font size listed. Change the size according to your requirements, and then click OK to apply the changes.
Adjusting Font Size in a Revit Schedule
When you need to change the font size within a schedule, the process is slightly different:
Open the Schedule: Locate the schedule where you wish to adjust the font size and click on it to select.
Select Column Header: Right-click on the column letter at the top of the schedule (avoid right-clicking in the rows as this disables certain options).
Edit Font: From the context menu that appears, choose Edit Font. This will open a dialog specifically for changing font attributes.
- Set Desired Size: In the Edit Font dialog, specify the desired font size. Confirm your selection by clicking OK. The font in your schedule will now reflect the new size.
Creating New Text Styles
For situations where predefined font sizes do not suit your needs, creating a custom text style can be beneficial:
Navigate to Text Panel: Go to the Annotate tab and click on the Text panel to access text-related tools.
Open Type Properties: This will again direct you to the Type Properties dialog where you can manage existing text styles or create new ones.
Duplicate or Rename: If you wish to create a new style, select an existing text style, then click Duplicate. This allows you to create a variant of that style. Alternatively, you can Rename an existing style for your needs.
- Customize Properties: Modify the properties in the dialog, including the font size and any other attributes you want to adjust. Once done, click OK to save your custom text style.
Zooming In and Out of Schedule Text
To adjust how text appears in schedules through zoom functionality:
Open the Schedule: Click on the specific schedule you are working within your project.
- Zoom Feature: Press and hold the CTRL key and use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out. This action allows you to visually scale the text size within the context of your design.
Resizing Text in Dimensions
Adjusting the font size for dimension text can also enhance clarity:
Select Dimension: Click on the dimension line that you want to alter.
Change Dimension Value: Once selected, click on the dimension’s numeric value and enter a new value as desired.
- Confirm Change: Press Entrer. The dimension size will adjust according to your specifications, and the text will scale with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I change the default font for all text styles in a Revit project?
Yes, you can change the default font by editing the text styles in Revit. Once you adjust the properties for a specific text style, it applies to that designation across the project.
2. Is it possible to use custom fonts in Revit?
Revit does allow the use of custom fonts as long as they are installed on the system where Revit is running. You can then select these fonts within the Type Properties settings.
3. How can I quickly adjust the font size of multiple text elements?
Use the Find/Replace tool available in the Annotate tab. This tool can streamline changes across multiple text fields by searching for existing font sizes and allowing you to replace them with new values.
