Change Text Width

This command changes the width of the selected text entities, after a new width factor is entered. The insertion point of each text entity is maintained as the routine lengthens or shortens the text.

Effect of different width factors on the same text line

Prompts

Select the text to change.
Select objects: select text entities
Enter new width factor <1.0>: enter new width factor

Pulldown Menu Location: Edit > Text
Keyboard Command: chgtxtwidth
Prerequisite: Text entities to be changed