# MTEXTCOLUMN System Variable [GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [M](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/M/(M).md) ## Function Description: The MTEXTCOLUMN system variable is used to set the default column setting for an mtext object. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Integer | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | 2 | | Range | 0,1,2 | ## System Variable Value: **0:** without column **1:** adjust the height of dynamic bar automatically **2:** adjust the height of dynamic bar manually --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables_Mgsv/MTEXTCOLUMN.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.