AutoCAD Commands: The Complete Guide

All Commands

Browse every AutoCAD command in one place with this complete A–Z index. Quickly find command pages for LINE, ERASE, ZOOM, and more, with clear explanations and tips for efficient drafting.

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About This Page

AutoCAD includes hundreds of commands, tools, and drafting features.
This page gives you two easy ways to find what you need:

Browse All Commands — a complete A–Z index
Use the Command Search — jump directly to LINE, TRIM, OFFSET, ZOOM, and more

You can also scroll down to explore commands by category: Create, Modify, Notation, and Drafting Aids.

Command Categories

Create

Explore all AutoCAD Create commands in one place. Learn how to use LINE, CIRCLE, ARC, POLYLINE, BLOCK, HATCH, and more with tutorials and practical examples.

Modify

Your complete guide to AutoCAD Modify tools—ERASE, TRIM, EXTEND, MOVE, ROTATE, OFFSET, FILLET, and more—with tips and workflows.

Notation

Complete guide to annotation in AutoCAD: text, dimensions, leaders, tables, zoom/pan basics, and clipboard tools.

Drafting Aids

Learn AutoCAD’s Drafting Aids and Precision Controls—OSNAP, Ortho Mode, Polar Tracking, Object Snap Tracking, and Dynamic Input. Improve accuracy, speed, and control with this complete guide.

Introduction

AutoCAD commands are the language of drafting. This page organizes the essentials into three categories—Create, Modify, and Notation—so you can quickly find what you need and dive deeper into step-by-step tutorials. Each section below shows featured commands; use the “View all” link to see the complete list for that category.

CREATE – Draw New Geometry

Below are just a few highlight commands. Click the button to see the complete list of CREATE commands.

Line

Get precise with the LINE command: useful tips for angles, dynamic input, object snaps, and layering.

Circle

Learn all the circle‑creation options in AutoCAD: center + radius, diameter, 2‑point, 3‑point, tangent modes, and tips.

Arc

Master the AutoCAD ARC command with 10 drawing methods. Learn arcs by radius, length, and tangent with step-by-step tips and real examples.

Polyline

Explore how PLINE combines lines & arcs, editing techniques, width control, and smoothing with arcs.

Block

Use the BLOCK command to define reusable drawing geometry. Step‑by‑step creation, editing, and best practices.

Hatch

Fill shapes or closed regions with patterns, solid fills, gradients — guide to HATCH command options and tricks.

View all CREATE Commands

MODIFY – Edit Existing Geometry

Below are just a few highlight commands. Click the button to see the complete list of MODIFY commands.

Move

Relocate objects by base point and displacement. OSNAP strategies and selection methods.

Copy

Duplicate geometry efficiently using COPY. Base points, multiple copies, displacement, and shortcuts.

Erase

Master the AutoCAD ERASE command to delete objects, clean drawings, and improve productivity. Learn selection methods, shortcuts, mistakes to avoid, and pro tips.

Trim

Trim objects back to edges quickly. Quick mode vs. classic, selection strategies, and tips.

Extend

Extend lines and arcs to target edges with precision. Boundary selection, modes, and tricks.

Rotate

Rotate entities around a base point to precise angles. Reference options and best practices.

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ANNOTATE – Add Notes & Dimensions

Below are just a few highlight commands. Click the button to see the complete list of ANNOTATE commands.

Distance

Measure distances, angles, and differences precisely with DISTANCE (DIST). OSNAP usage included.

Dtext

Create single‑line notes with TEXT/DTEXT. Height, style, justification, and best practices.

Mtext

Write formatted paragraphs with MTEXT. Columns, styles, fields, and editing shortcuts.

Dim

Apply linear, angular, radial, arc length, ordinate dims with DIM. Styles, tolerances, and tips.

Qleader

Place leaders and notes with QLEADER. Styles, arrowheads, content blocks, and consistency tips.

Layer

Control visibility and standards with LAYER. Create, rename, freeze, lock, filter, and set properties.

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Drafting Aids & Precision Tools

Below are just a few highlight commands. Click the button to see the complete list of DRAFTING AID commands.

OSNAP

Learn how to use OSNAP (Object Snap) in AutoCAD like a pro. This detailed guide covers running snaps, one-time snaps, shortcuts, best practices, tables, images, and precision drafting tips.

Object Snap Tracking

Learn how Object Snap Tracking works in AutoCAD and how to use it with OSNAP, POLAR, and ORTHO for fast, precise drafting without construction lines.

ORTHO

Learn how the ORTHO drafting aid in AutoCAD locks your cursor movement to perfect horizontal and vertical angles. This beginner-friendly guide explains how ORTHO works, how to turn it on/off, when to use it, common mistakes, CAD Master Coach tips, and real engineering examples.

Polar Tracking

Learn how Polar Tracking works in AutoCAD, how to control angles, set custom angles, use it with OSNAP, and create drafting shortcuts for real-world engineering applications.

Dynamic Input

Learn how to use Dynamic Input in AutoCAD with this step-by-step guide. Includes how to turn it on/off, distance and angle entry, pointer input, settings, tips, troubleshooting, and FAQs.

View all DRAFTING AIDS Commands