Markup tools

Styling Markups

Consistent markup styling makes drawings faster to review. ContractorCounter keeps common style controls in the toolbar and detailed controls in the Properties panel.

Updated 2026-06-12 · 5 min read

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Supported markups expose colour, fill, font, hatch, and line controls based on their type.

Update a markup style

  1. 1

    Select the markup

    Click the object or select it from the Markup List.

  2. 2

    Use quick controls

    Adjust common line, fill, and text settings from the toolbar when they are available.

  3. 3

    Use Properties for detail

    Open Properties for type-specific fields such as hatch, segment values, caption, centroid, and layout.

Set a repeatable style

  1. 1

    Choose the tool

    Pick the markup or measurement tool you plan to use repeatedly.

  2. 2

    Set the style before drawing

    Choose the colour, line weight, opacity, fill, or font settings.

  3. 3

    Save to Tool Chest

    Use Tool Chest to store frequently reused tool and style combinations.

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