TEXTMASK command (Express Tools)

Creates a mask behind the selected text or mtext entities.

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Method

Creates a mask entity behind the selected text or mtext entities, by specifying the mask type and the offset value.

Note: Use the TEXTUNMASK command to remove the mask from the text.

Options within the command

Masktype
Allows you to set the mask type.
Wipeout
Creates a wipeout entity, displayed in the background color of the drawing.
3d face
Creates a 3D face entity.
Solid
Creates a 2D solid entity, using a specified color.

Opens the Select Color dialog box which allows you to select the color.

Offset
Allows you to define an offset distance.