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   Modification  | 
  
   Method  | 
  
   Reference  | 
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   Edit the parameters of a selected dimension (for example, to change the text offset or to add a note)  | 
  
   Object Info palette or Properties dialog box  | 
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 ● Format dimension text ● Delete and edit individual dimensions within a chain ● Add a dimension to a single or chain linear dimension  | 
  
   Select the dimension, then select the command from the context menu  | 
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   Adjust the dimension line, offsets, or text position of a selected dimension  | 
  
   Selection tool  | 
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   Customize the markers, text style, and general layout for all dimensions  | 
  
   Create a custom dimension standard  | 
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   Change the color, line style, or line thickness for all dimensions  | 
  
   Edit the Dimension class  | 
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   Change the color, line style, or line thickness of a selected dimension  | 
  
   Attributes palette  | 
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   Change the units or precision for all dimensions  | 
  
   File > Document Settings > Units  | 
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   Edit the precision of a selected dimension  | 
  
   Edit the Prec field from the Object Info palette  | 
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   Disable associative dimensioning in the document  | 
  
   Deselect Associate dimensions in the document preferences  | 
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   Disassociate a dimension from a specific object  | 
  
   Select the dimension, then select Disassociate from the context menu  | 
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   Change adjoining dimensions into a single chain dimension object  | 
  
   Select the dimensions, and then select Modify > Compose  | 
  
   
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   Change a chain object into multiple dimensions  | 
  
   Select the chain, and then select Modify > Decompose  | 
  
   
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