Changing the Status Bar Coordinate Display

Use the DisplayCoords command to specify the mode to track your pointer movements on the status bar.

To change the status bar coordinate display:

1. Type DisplayCoords at the command prompt.
2. Specify an option:
   • Dynamic. Absolute coordinates are constantly updated on the status bar when you move your pointer.
   • Relative. When prompted for a distance or angle, the distance and angle from the last specified point are displayed when you move the pointer, otherwise absolute coordinates are displayed.
   • Static. Coordinate display updates only when clicking in the graphics area.
3. - or -
4. Press F6 repeatedly to change the coordinate display modes.
5. Press F6 repeatedly to change the coordinate display modes.
6. Press Fn + F6 repeatedly to change the coordinate display modes.

Access

Command: DisplayCoords

Keyboard Shortcut: F6 to change coordinate display mode