Editing text in Revit goes beyond just changing the words. You can extensively customize its appearance, including color, line weight, background, and borders, by modifying its properties.
To modify the appearance and properties of text in Revit, you typically interact with its Type Properties or Instance Properties. This allows you to control various graphical aspects.
Accessing and Modifying Text Properties
Once you have placed text in your Revit project, you can select it to access its properties.
- Select the Text: Click on the text note you wish to modify.
- Access Properties: Look at the Properties palette. Some properties might be instance-specific (applying only to the selected text), while others require editing the Text Type.
- Edit Type: To change properties that affect all text notes of that specific style (Type), click the "Edit Type" button in the Properties palette. This opens a new dialog box where you can make detailed adjustments.
Key Text Properties You Can Edit
Based on typical Revit text editing capabilities, which include options like those mentioned in the reference, you can modify several aspects:
- Type: As highlighted, changing the Type is a fundamental way to modify text appearance. Different text types can have pre-defined settings for font, size, color, and more. You can also duplicate an existing type to create a new one with custom settings.
- Color: You can change the color of your text to suit your design needs or graphic standards. This is often found within the Type Properties.
- Line Weight: Adjusting the line weight of your text affects how thick the text appears on the sheet, impacting print quality and visual hierarchy. This is typically a Type property.
- Background: You can set a background for your text. This is useful for making text stand out against complex linework or fills. Common options include opaque (masking objects behind it) or transparent. This is usually a Type property.
- Border: You can show border by clicking that check box within the text properties. This adds a visible box around the text note, which can help define text boundaries or callouts.
- Leader Border Offset: When using a leader line with a border, you can adjust the leader border offset. This controls the distance between the text border and the point where the leader line connects to the border.
Summarizing Text Property Modifications
Here is a simple table summarizing some common text properties you might modify:
| Property | Description | Location (Typically) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Defines font, size, style, and other defaults | Type Properties |
| Color | Sets the color of the text characters | Type Properties |
| Line Weight | Controls the thickness of the text lines | Type Properties |
| Background | Sets the visibility of the area behind the text | Type Properties |
| Show Border | Adds a visible rectangle around the text note | Instance/Type Prop. |
| Leader Border Offset | Distance between border and leader connection | Instance/Type Prop. |
By utilizing the Properties palette and the "Edit Type" options, you gain fine control over how your text elements are displayed in your Revit project documentation.
