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    Mar 17, 2008, 08:46 AM
    AutoCAD Minimal Text Heights?
    I'm currently a Drafting student learning everything about AutoCAD, but... I'm having trouble finding the smallest text height (which I believe is standard) that is legible that should ever be used on a drawing. Help would be great Thanks! :D
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    Mar 17, 2008, 08:49 AM
    Typically text height on a drawing should be about 1/8" - 3/32". In autocad at 1/4" = 1'-0" scale that is a 4 1/2" height. At 1/8" scale it is 9" text height.
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    Mar 17, 2008, 08:53 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by amricca
    Typically text height on a drawing should be about 1/8" - 3/32". In autocad at 1/4" = 1'-0" scale that is a 4 1/2" height. At 1/8" scale it is 9" text height.
    Yes I know that, ;) but this is for an electrical drawing where I need to show GFIs and WPs next to outlets, which are supposed to be smaller than 3/32"
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    Mar 17, 2008, 08:57 AM
    I wouldn't go less than 1/16" or it will be too hard to read.
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    Mar 17, 2008, 09:04 AM
    Thanks :) you have been very helpful. I believe 1/16" is the smallest allowed
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    Apr 4, 2008, 05:41 PM
    When using text that small, you might also want to consider a thinner pen size when plotting.
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