Using command line in AutoCAD

By | November 4, 2025

How to use the command LINE in AutoCAD?

It’s so easy. 2 ways to do that:

1st way:

  1. Type LINE (or just L) in the Command Line.
  2. Press Enter.
  3. Click anywhere in the drawing area to specify the first point.
  4. Move your cursor and click again to specify the next point.
  5. Continue clicking for more line segments if needed.
  6. Press Enter or Esc to end the line command.

2nd way:

If you know the exact coordinates:

  1. Type LEnter.
  2. Enter the first point, e.g. 0,0.
  3. Enter the next point, e.g. 100,0.
    → This draws a line 100 units long horizontally.
  4. Press Enter to finish.

TIPS:

  1. Ortho Mode (F8) keeps lines perfectly horizontal or vertical.
  2. Polar Tracking (F10) helps you lock to specific angles.