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

Editing dimension properties

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

Editing dimensions with the context menu

Adjust the dimension line, offsets, or text position of a selected dimension

Selection tool

Editing dimensions with the mouse

Customize the markers, text style, and general layout for all dimensions

Create a custom dimension standard

Creating a custom dimension standard

Change the color, line style, or line thickness for all dimensions

Edit the Dimension class

Setting class properties

Change the color, line style, or line thickness of a selected dimension

Attributes palette

Pen attributes

Change the units or precision for all dimensions

File > Document Settings > Units

Units

Edit the precision of a selected dimension

Edit the Prec field from the Object Info palette

Editing dimension properties

Disable associative dimensioning in the document

Deselect Associate dimensions in the document preferences

Document preferences: Dimensions tab

Disassociate a dimension from a specific object

Select the dimension, then select Disassociate from the context menu

Disassociating dimensions

Change adjoining dimensions into a single chain dimension object

Select the dimensions, and then select Modify > Compose

Change a chain object into multiple dimensions

Select the chain, and then select Modify > Decompose