How to Create Title Blocks in Revit

ByMohamed Fakhry Updated

There are several ways to create title blocks in Revit, depending on how you want to use the sheet template.

Title blocks are Revit families that frame the sheet design. They contain important document information such as project name, date, scale, author, and more.

title block templates

In this blog post, we will show you three ways to make and edit titleblocks in Revit: from scratch, from a template, and from a CAD file.

Method 1 – From Scratch

Create a new Revit title block for complete control over the design of your sheets.

Step 1 – Make a new title block

Create a new Title Block type family.

To make a new size template:

  1. Go to the File tab > drop-down New menu > click Title Block.
  2. Select “New Size” from the list of templates.
  3. Click Open.
create title block in Revit

You will see a blank canvas with two dimension lines that define the paper size. You can change the paper size by clicking on a line and then changing the value of the dimension tag. Learn how to change Revit units

After adjusting the size, delete the dimension lines.

Step 2 – Set up layout

Design the layout of your title block by using lines, images, and text to create borders, logos, and other fixed graphic elements.

To add lines:

  1. Go to the Create tab > Detail panel > click Line.
  2. Draw the borders and offset them to draw the sheet layout.
edit title block layout

After drawing lines on the canvas, adjust their thickness, style, and color:

  1. Go to the Manage tab > Settings panel > click Object Styles.
  2. Extend the Title Blocks section.
  3. Add new subcategories or adjust current line types.
edit line style

To add images:

  1. Go to the Insert tab > Import panel > Insert Image.
  2. Browse to the location of the image file and select it.
  3. Click Open.
add logo to Revit sheet

Resize, rotate, and move the logo on the canvas and adjust its transparency and brightness. Learn more about image editing

To add text:

  1. Go to the Create tab > Text panel > click Text.
  2. Left-click to place text on the canvas.
insert text to title block

And then you can edit the text style:

  1. Select the text.
  2. On the Properties palette, click Edit Type.
  3. Duplicate the type and name it “Titles” > click OK.
  4. Change the text size to “4mm”.
  5. Check the “Bold” box.
  6. Click OK.
edit text type

This is now one of many possible text types on your sheet, you can add more as needed by duplicating it and making changes to each text family.

Use the Align and Move tools on the Modify tab to arrange the lines, images, and text on the canvas.

Step 3 – Add parameters

Add text placeholder to display information from the project or sheet properties. Labels allow you to easily change the information across multiple sheets.

For adding parameters (labels) to your title block:

  1. Go to the Create tab > Text panel > click Label.
  2. In the Edit Label dialog box, select the parameter.
  3. Click the green arrow in the center to apply the parameter to the new text.
  4. Click OK.
add parameters
edit parameter text

For each label family type you want to use in your project (if they have different common characteristics), repeat the steps for editing the text family.

edit label tag

Note: Label families are independent of Text families.

You can repeat the label application process to add as many labels as you need to your title block template. Here are the parameters we used:

  • Assembly: URL
  • Organization Description (for contact information)
  • Client name
  • Designed by
  • Author
  • Drawn by
  • Checked by
  • Project name
  • Project number
  • Project status
  • Scale
  • Date
  • Sheet name
  • Sheet number
  • File path
  • Sheet issue date
labels parameters list

Step 4 – Insert revision schedule

Add revision schedules to track the history and status of your drawings. Revisions are changes or updates made to the project or sheet.

To add a revision schedule:

  1. Go to the View tab > Create panel > click Revision Schedule.
  2. Select the fields and options you want to include in the revision schedule.
  3. Click OK.
  4. In the Project Browser, left-click and drag the revision schedule to place it on the canvas.
add revision schedule

You can edit the revision schedule by double-clicking the annotation symbol.

Step 5 – Import symbols

Import a symbol from a library or file into your title block.

Symbols are fixed graphical representations that indicate the orientation of the project or sheet. Learn about the North Arrow families.

To import a symbol:

  1. Go to the Create tab > Detail panel > click Symbol.
  2. Click Load Family on the ribbon.
  3. Browse to the location of the symbol family > select the family file.
  4. Click Open.
  5. Left-click to insert the symbol into your template.
Revit symbols

Wondering how to add a small map of your project to the side of your sheet? Parametric families allow you to specify architectural zones in your title block family with an on/off switch. Learn how to create key plans.

Step 6 – Add hatch patterns

Add color to your title block by applying hatch patterns.

To make new hatch patterns:

  1. Go to the Create tab > Detail panel > click Filled Region.
  2. In the Draw panel, select drawing tools to sketch on the canvas.
  3. Click Finish Edit Mode.
Hatch pattern in Revit

Edit the patterns and colors by selecting the filled region and clicking Edit Type on the Properties palette. Learn more about hatch patterns

Edit hatch pattern region
sheet titleblock

Method 2 – Template

Use a template to create your title block. This method saves you time and effort if you are not after customization.

A template is an out-of-the-box family that contains the elements and settings you need for your title block.

To use Revit templates:

  1. In the Project Browser, right-click the Sheets (All) category.
  2. Click New Sheet.
  3. Select the size of your sheet or load a new size.
  4. Click OK.
make a new Revit sheets

You will see the template on the canvas. To insert a new template:

  1. Delete the old template from sheet view.
  2. Go to the View tab > Sheet composition panel > click Title Block.
  3. In the Properties palette, change the family type for the Type Selector.
  4. Left-click to insert the template into view.
change title block in sheet view

To enter the edit mode of a title block, double click the family or select it and then click “Edit Family” on the ribbon.

edit titleblock family

Method 3 – Load from CAD

Import an existing CAD titleblock into Revit. This way, you can preserve the design and layout of your titleblock without having to recreate it entirely.

First, start a new title block family: Go to the File tab > New > click Title Block. Select “New Size” and then click Open.

For import a title block from CAD:

  1. Go to the Insert tab > Import panel > click Import CAD.
  2. Browse to the location of the CAD file and select it.
  3. Click Open.
  4. Select the options and settings you want to apply to the imported file.
  5. Click OK.
import cad file

The CAD file will be imported as a 2D view on the canvas. Learn how to import CAD files into Revit

You can adjust its position and scale as needed. You can also explode the CAD file into Revit elements by selecting it and clicking Explode on the Modify tab.

To change the title block on multiple sheets, right-click and click Select All Instances in Project, then you can change all title blocks at once.

✨ Tip: Some plugins like PyRevit can help you create and edit multiple sheets at once.

By following these methods, you can create Revit title blocks that add clarity to your architectural presentations. Remember, a well-designed title block can have a significant impact on the readability and perception of your project documentation.