PROPERTIES

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Display and Change the Properties of Objects

Controls properties of existing objects.

Access Methods

Button

Ribbon: View tab

Palettes panel

Properties

Menu: Modify

PropertiesDoes not exist in the menus.

Toolbar: Standard

Shortcut menu: Select the objects whose properties you want to view or modify, right-click in the drawing area, and click Properties.

Summary

When more than one object is selected, only those properties common to all selected objects are displayed.

When no objects are selected, only the current settings of general properties are displayed.

The Properties palette is displayed. The Properties palette lists properties of the selected object or set of objects.

You can also view or modify properties of third-party application objects that are based on AutoCAD application programming interface (API) standards.

There are several general properties common to all objects. All other object properties are specific to the type of object.

Properties Palette

Displays the properties of the selected object or set of objects.
General Properties of Objects
Cell Border Properties Dialog Box

Sets the properties of the borders of table cells.
Add Distance or Angle Value Dialog Box

Adds distance or angle values to a parameter's value set in a dynamic block definition.
Lighting Properties

Sets the properties of the lights.

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