# TEXTSIZE System Variable [GstarCAD 2026](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2026/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) **Function Description:** The TEXTSIZE system variable is used to set the default text height for new created text objects. | | | | --- | --- | | Type | Real | | Saved in | Drawing | | Initial value | Real 0.2000(Imperial) or 2.5000(Metric) | The TEXTSIZE will be not available if there is a fixed text height in current text style. --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2026_en-US/detail/systemVariables/TEXTSIZE.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.