Crosshairs (Pointer)

When you are prompted to enter points, vectors, distances, or angles, crosshairs indicate the current pointer position in the drawing.

As with the coordinate symbol, crosshairs also change when the drawing view changes from a standard plan view (viewed from above) to a 3D (isometric) view.

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A box appears at the origin of the crosshairs when using EntitySnaps.

By clicking in the graphics area using the pointer, you can determine points, vectors, distances, and angles in a command.

To change the size of the pointer:

  1. Click Tools > Options (or type Options).

  1. Click System Options system_options .

  2. Expand Graphics Area.

  3. Set a Pointer size.

  4. Click OK.

tip You can quickly change the size of the pointer from the Start Page: on the My Setup tab, under Quick Settings, set the Pointer size.

Related Topics

Coordinate Symbol

Clicking in the Graphics Area