---
title: Offset
description: Creates a geometric object that is parallel or concentric to the selected object at a specified distance. For example, if you offset a circle or an arc, a larger or smaller circle or arc is created, depending on which side…
url: "https://www.dwgsee.com/cad/support/docs/offset/"
updated: "2025-01-03"
category: User Guide / Modify Objects / Duplicate and Array Objects
tags:
  - Command Line
  - Duplicating Objects
  - offset
---

# Offset

Creates a geometric object that is parallel or concentric to the selected object at a specified distance.

For example, if you offset a circle or an arc, a larger or smaller circle or arc is created, depending on which side you specify the offset. If you offset a polyline, the result is a polyline that parallels the original.

![](https://dwgsee.com/cad/support/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/offset-1024x389.png)

Command line enter: OFFSET or O

You can offset an object by specifying either an offset distance or a point to pass through.

## Specify an Offset Distance

- Click Modify/Offset, or command line enter offset/o
- Specify the offset distance. You can either enter a value or use the pointing device to determine a distance with two points.
- Select the object to offset. Specify a point to indicate whether the object is to be offset inside or outside of the original object.

## Specify a Pass-Through Point

- Click Modify/Offset, or command line enter offset/o
- Enter t (Through).
- Select the object to offset.
- Specify a point through which the offset object will pass.