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The Text Tools

opportunity to replace it in the Replace • Click on a font name in the list to select
Fonts dialog. it. Use the Shift or Ctrl key to select mul-
tiple fonts. See “Shift and Ctrl Select” on
page 216.
• Select a replacement font from the
Replace With drop-down list, or leave
“No Change” as the selection to maintain
the file’s association with the missing
fonts.
• A preview of the selected font displays
below the Replace Width list.
If you do not plan to return the file to the
computer where it was created, you may
want to replace missing fonts with the fonts
The table lists all missing fonts and how they you normally use. On the other hand, if you
will be replaced. do intend to return the file, you may prefer to
not replace any missing fonts.

The Text Tools

Select CAD> Text to access the Text The Text Line with Arrow tool is
Tools. These tools are available in used to connect text and another
floor plan view, in cross section/elevation object with an arrow. See “Text Arrows” on
views, in CAD Details, and in layout files. page 510.

The Rich Text tool is used to create The Leader Line tool places either a
text objects. Text or Rich Text object with an arrow
attached. See “Leader Line” on page 510.
The Text tool is used to create simple
text objects with a single font and The Callout tool is used to place
style format, or with Tab-delimited columns. callouts. See “Callouts” on page 512.
It is not as flexible as the Rich Text tool; The Marker tool is used to place
however, it was the tool used to create text in markers for Level Lines, Test
Chief Architect X1 and prior. See “Creating Borings and Point Markers. See “Markers”
Text, Callouts and Markers” on page 492. on page 516.

You can convert simple Text to a Rich
Text object by clicking the Convert to
Rich Text edit button. See “Convert to Rich
Text” on page 505.

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