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DText vs. MText

1/6/2016

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When I first started in AutoCAD, there was only DText. One line of text at a time, and none of it tied together. Years ago, MText was introduced and now user could write multiple strings of texts (paragraphs) and it would be one entity.

Once in a while, you'll have notes, call outs or titles that lay right on top of lines in a drawing. Much like we just showed in dimensioning, it's nice to not break lines, but still have a nice looking drawing.

Using the same example as last week, you can see that we have a moment connection end plate, and this note is also directly 'on top' of the foundation footing.
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But since this text is MText, we can tell AutoCAD to hide items beneath it.
​Start by selecting the text and opening the Properties Box.
Under the TEXT header, you will see a call out for BACKGROUND MASK
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Select the '...' next to BACKGROUND MASK to open another Option Box.

Check the box next to USE BACKGROUND MASK.
You may need to set an Border Offset Factor. Generally, I choose a number between 1.25 and 1.5
Make sure you check USE DRAWING BACKGROUND COLOR.
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Select OK to close out the Background Mask Option box.
You can grab a GRIP to elongate, or shorten the text box if desired.
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