Tag elements and create sheets in Revit

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There are several options for tagging elements in Revit.

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In this exercise, you learn how to tag elements individually, and then create sheets.

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To begin, on the Annotate ribbon, in the Tag panel, click Tag by Category.

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As you start the tool, several options appear on the Options Bar.

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You can set the orientation, which can be Horizontal or Vertical.

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You can also click Tags to open the Loaded Tags and Symbols dialog,

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which lets you select the default tags you want to use for each category or load additional tag families.

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Additionally, on the Options Bar, you can choose whether or not to add a leader to the tag.

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If you include a leader, you can then select whether it has an Attached End or a Free End.

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If it is attached, you can specify the initial length of the leader.

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To place a tag, select the element you want to attach it to.

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Be aware that the Tag by Category tool automatically stays active after it is selected,

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so you can continue tagging elements until you are done.

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An important thing to keep in mind is that if your tag has a leader, then a leader is placed along with the tag.

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If the leader has a free end, you have to click twice in order to place the tag.

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The first click places the leader elbow, and the second click places the tag.

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If your tag does not have a leader, the tag is placed on the element.

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Now, to create a new sheet, in the Project Browser, right-click the Sheets branch and select New Sheet.

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In the New Sheet dialog, select the title block you want to use, and then click OK.