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Working with text
About this chapter
In this chapter you will learn:
• Which different types of text are available.
• How to enter and edit text.
• How to set font, size and style.
• How to enter lyrics.
Adding and editing text symbols
This section describes the general procedure for adding
and editing text symbols. As described in the section
“Different types of text” on page 583, there are several dif-
ferent types of text symbols, but the basic procedures are
the same (except for block text symbols, see “Block Text”
on page 585, and page text symbols, see “Page text” on
page 585).
Inserting a text symbol
1. If you wish, select a font, size and style for the text (or
select a text attribute), as described in the section “Selec-
ting font, size and style for the text” on page 582.
You can also change these settings after you inserted the text.
2. Open the desired symbol tab in the Inspector.
The different text symbols are found on the Other, Layout and Project sym-
bol tabs.
3. Click on the text symbol in the tab to select the Pencil
tool.
4. Make sure the correct staff is active, and click in the
score at the position where you want the text to appear.
If you are adding lyrics, you should click above or below a note (lyrics are
centered around each note and positioned vertically to where you clicked).
See “Lyrics” on page 583.
5. Enter the text in the text box that appears.
You can use [Backspace] to delete letters, and move the cursor with the
arrow keys.
6. When you are done, press [Return].
The text appears. You can move, duplicate or delete it as with any symbol.
About the melisma lines
When you add a text symbol, you will find a handle at the
right edge of the text. By dragging this handle to the right,
you can extend a “melisma line” from the text. This has
several uses:
• If you are adding lyrics and want to indicate that a sylla-
ble should be sung over several notes:
• If the text is an advice about articulation or playing style,
and you want it to apply to a certain musical phrase only:
• If the text is an advice about articulation or playing style,
and you want it to apply from that point on in the score:
On the Score Settings–Project page, Text Settings sub-
page, you will find two settings that determine the appear-
ance of the melisma lines:
• The Melisma Style pop-up is where you specify whether the
line should be solid or dotted.
• The Melisma End pop-up allows you to choose whether the
end of the line should be plain, have an arrow, or form a
“bracket” up or down.
Making space
• If you find there is not enough space between staves,
e.g. to add lyrics, please see “Dragging staves” on page
604 for info on how to separate the staves.
• If you find the score looks crammed after adding text,
see “Auto Layout” on page 606.