# DIMTOH System Variable
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**Function Description:**
The DIMTOH system variable is used to control the position of dimension text.
| | |
| --- | --- |
| Type | Parameter |
| Saved in | Drawing |
| Initial value | On(Imperial) or Off (Metric) |
**System Variable Value:**
**Off:** align text and dimension line
**On:** create text horizontally
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