User manual

Inputting holds and pauses with the panel
You can input holds and pauses using the Holds and Pauses panel, both during step input and by
adding them to existing music.
NOTE
These steps describe inputting with the default mouse input preference of Create item at
selection.
PROCEDURE
1. In Write mode, do one of the following:
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Start note input.
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Select an existing note to which you want to add a hold or pause.
NOTE
You can only add one hold or pause to one note at a time.
2. In the Notations toolbox, click Holds and Pauses.
The Holds and Pauses panel opens on the right of the window.
3. In the Holds and Pauses panel, click the hold or pause you want.
RESULT
During step input, the specied hold or pause is input at the caret position.
Fermatas appear above the selected note, and above all notes or rests at that rhythmic position,
or the rhythmic position of the note, chord, or rest that corresponds with the end of the fermata
on every staff.
Breath marks appear to the right of the caret or selected note.
Caesuras appear to the left of the caret or selected note, and appear on all staves at that same
rhythmic position.
RELATED LINKS
Holds and pauses on page 462
Input methods for holds and pauses on page 202
Correct positioning for caesura input on page 206
Mouse input settings on page 123
Correct positioning for caesura input
Caesuras are commonly placed at the end of a bar, before a barline. In Dorico Elements, caesuras
must be attached to the note immediately after the position you want it to appear, as then
Dorico Elements can automatically position them correctly.
If you input caesuras with your mouse input preference set to Load pointer with item, you must
click the rst note in the next bar for a caesura to appear before the barline. You can also click
directly on the barline.
Write mode
Notations input
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