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Changing options in Notation Options
You can change options in the Notation Options dialog for each ow independently.
PROCEDURE
1. In Write mode, choose Write > Notation Options.
The Notation Options dialog opens.
2. In the Flows list, select the ows in which you want to make changes in one of the
following ways:
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Ctrl/Cmd-click individual ows.
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Shift-click adjacent ows.
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Click Select All.
By default, only the current ow is selected when you open the dialog.
3. Click a page in the page list.
4. Make the changes you want to make in the area on the right.
5. Click Apply, then Close.
Note input
There are several different ways to input notes.
You can input notes using any of the following devices, and switch between them at any time:
● MIDI keyboard
● Computer keyboard
● Mouse or touchpad
TIP
A MIDI keyboard is the fastest way to input notes.
RELATED LINKS
Notes on page 495
Inputting notes on page 135
Caret
In Dorico Elements, the caret shows the rhythmic position at which notes, chords or notation
items are input.
A caret is a mark that is commonly used in proofreading of written text to denote the position at
which something should be inserted or added, for example, a missing letter or a word. In
software, the caret shows where something is inserted. The caret can also be known as an
“insertion point” or “cursor”.
In this documentation, we use “caret” to refer to the line that appears during note input, and
“cursor” to refer to the line that appears during text input.
In Dorico Elements, the caret is a vertical line that extends above and below the staff. If you are
inputting notes, the caret advances to the next rhythmic position automatically. If you are
inputting chords, the caret does not move on its own, and you must move it to the next rhythmic
position. The caret has a note symbol beside it in most cases, which indicates the stem direction
of the currently selected voice. It is accompanied by a + symbol if the voice is new.
Write mode
Note input
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