How to Add Multileader in AutoCAD: Step-by-Step Guide

To add a Multileader in AutoCAD, use the MLEADER command, then click to place the leader arrow and type your annotation text. You can customize the leader style and content before placing it in your drawing.

Syntax

The basic command to add a multileader in AutoCAD is MLEADER. After typing this command, you click to specify the leader arrow location, then click again to place the landing, and finally enter the annotation text.

• MLEADER: Starts the multileader creation.
• First click: Sets the arrowhead point.
• Second click: Sets the landing point for the text.
• Text input: Type the annotation content.

autocad command line

Command: MLEADER
Specify leader arrowhead location or [Settings]: (click point)
Specify leader landing location: (click point)
Enter leader text: (type text and press Enter)

Output

A multileader with arrow and text appears at the specified points.

Example

This example shows how to add a multileader pointing to a feature with the text "Check Valve".

autocad command line

Command: MLEADER
Specify leader arrowhead location or [Settings]: 100,100
Specify leader landing location: 120,120
Enter leader text: Check Valve

Press Enter to finish.

Output

A multileader arrow appears at coordinates (100,100) pointing to text "Check Valve" placed at (120,120).

Common Pitfalls

Common mistakes when adding multileaders include:

• Not clicking the correct points, causing the leader to point incorrectly.
• Forgetting to press Enter after typing text, which leaves the command active.
• Using default styles that may not fit your drawing standards.
• Trying to add multileaders without enabling the MLEADER command.

Always check your leader style settings before placing multileaders to ensure consistent appearance.

autocad command line

Wrong way:
Command: MLEADER
Specify leader arrowhead location or [Settings]: (miss click)
Specify leader landing location: (wrong point)
Enter leader text: Valve

Right way:
Command: MLEADER
Specify leader arrowhead location or [Settings]: (accurate point)
Specify leader landing location: (correct point)
Enter leader text: Valve

Press Enter to finish.

Output

Correctly placed multileader with clear arrow and text.

Quick Reference

Step	Action	Description
1	Type MLEADER	Starts the multileader command
2	Click arrowhead point	Sets where the leader arrow points
3	Click landing point	Sets where the text will appear
4	Type text	Enter annotation content
5	Press Enter	Completes the multileader placement

Key Takeaways

Use the MLEADER command to add multileaders quickly in AutoCAD.

Click carefully to place the arrowhead and text landing points accurately.

Type your annotation text and press Enter to finish the command.

Customize leader styles before placing for consistent drawing appearance.

Avoid common mistakes like misclicking points or forgetting to finish text input.