how to change width on multiline text in autocad
1 Double-click the multiline text object. 2  In the In-Place Text Editor, use one of the following methods: 3  Move the cursor over the right end of the ruler until the cursor changes to a double arrow. 4  As you drag to the right to stretch the ruler, a tooltip displays the width. 5  Release to set a new width.o change multiline text. 1  Select a multiline text object. 2  Right-click the selected object. 3  In the Properties palette, enter any new text and change formatting and other settings as needed.