From the course: Learning AutoCAD 2026

Unlock this course with a free trial

Join today to access over 25,300 courses taught by industry experts.

Using the Application Menu and Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) in AutoCAD

Using the Application Menu and Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) in AutoCAD - AutoCAD Tutorial

From the course: Learning AutoCAD 2026

Start my 1-month free trial Buy for my team

Using the Application Menu and Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) in AutoCAD

“

- [Instructor] We're starting a new chapter now, and we're going to be taking a look at the AutoCAD interface. So we've got a new drawing for you. The new drawing is called Interface.dwg, and you simply download it from the library to follow along with the videos. As I mentioned in the intro to this course, I'll always remind you what DWG file you need to have open at the start of each video. So Interface.dwg, you've got it open in AutoCAD, and it's a floor plan of an office building, and you can see the grids, the dimensions, the desks, the chairs, et cetera. Make sure you are in the Model tab, bottom left corner of your AutoCAD screen. Now in this particular video, we're going to take a look at the application menu and the Quick Access toolbar. We're going to dive into the interface a bit deeper so that you can see the functionality and how you can use it to your advantage. So application menu, where is that in the AutoCAD interface? Well, if you look in the top left corner, you'll…

Contents