# SVGTEXT System Variable
[GstarCAD 2027](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/Index.md) → [System Variables](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/System%20Variables/(System%20Variables).md) → [S](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/System%20Variables/S/(S).md)
## Function Description:
The SVGTEXT system variable is used to whether SHX text is converted to TTF text when exporting drawings to SVG files.
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| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Registry |
| Initial value | 0 |
## System Variable Value:
**0:** Export shaped text as line segment entities when exporting drawings to
SVG format.
**1:** Shaped text is exported as text entities when the drawing is exported to
SVG format.
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