To change a linetype name
1 Do one of the following to choose Explore Linetypes (
):
• On the ribbon, choose Tools > Linetypes (in Explorer).
• On the menu, choose Tools > Explorer > Explore Linetypes.
• On the Explorer toolbar, click the Explore Linetypes tool.
• Type expltypes and then press Enter.
2 Do one of the following:
• Select the linetype, and then choose Edit > Rename.
• Click the linetype name you want to change, and then type the new name.
• Right-click the linetype name you want to change, and from the shortcut menu, select Rename.
3 To complete the command and return to your drawing, close the window.
The linetypes named CONTINUOUS, BYBLOCK, and BYLAYER are reserved.
You cannot rename them.