Use the Properties Palette

The Properties palette provides the most complete list of all property settings.

• If no objects are selected, you can view and change the current properties to be used for all new objects.
• If a single object is selected, you can view and change the properties for that object.
• If several objects are selected, you can view and change their common properties.

Use the Quick Properties Palette

Generally, you can double-click an object to open the Quick Properties palette, and
make changes to its properties.

Notes

• Several types of objects open an editor or start an object-specific command when
  you double-click them instead of the Quick Properties palette. These types of objects
  include blocks, polylines, splines, and text.
• The Customize User Interface dialog box ( CUI) controls what palette or command is
  used when you double-click each type of object.

Use the Properties Panel on the Ribbon

On the Home tab of the ribbon, use the Layers and Properties panels to verify or
change the settings for the most commonly accessed properties: layer, color, lineweight,
and linetype.

If no objects are selected, the drop-down lists highlighted above display the current
settings for the drawing. If you select an object, the drop-down lists display the
property settings for that object.