AutoCAD can’t bold text?

Brief Answer: AutoCAD cannot directly bold text unless the font used supports bold styling.

Detailed Explanation and Solutions:

1. Font Limitations:
   • Font Dependency: Bold text in AutoCAD depends on the font file. Some fonts do not have a bold version.
   • Check Font: Ensure the font used in your text style supports bold formatting.
2. Changing Text Style:
   • Use Bold Font: If the font has a bold version (like ‘Arial Bold’), change the text style to use it.
   • Steps:
     • Type STYLE in the command line and press Enter.
     • In the Text Style dialog, select the style you are using.
     • Choose a font that includes a bold version.
     • Click ‘Apply’ and ‘Close’.
3. Workaround with Width Factor:
   • Manual Adjustment: Increase the width factor to simulate boldness if a bold font isn’t available.
   • Adjust Width Factor:
     • In the Text Style dialog, increase the width factor (usually, 1 is normal, and values above 1 make the text wider).
4. Using Lineweight for Single Line Text (DTEXT):
   • Lineweight Adjustment: For DTEXT, you can increase lineweight to mimic boldness.
   • Increase Lineweight:
     • Select the text.
     • In the Properties panel, increase the lineweight.

Key Points:

• Font Selection: Choose fonts that have bold versions.
• Width Factor: A practical method for fonts without a bold variant.
• Text Type Consideration: Methods may vary slightly between single line (DTEXT) and multiline text (MTEXT).

In summary, creating bold text in AutoCAD relies on using a font that supports bold styling or adjusting the width factor or lineweight as a workaround.