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Moving octave lines rhythmically
You can move octave lines to new rhythmic positions after they have been input.
PROCEDURE
1. In Write mode, select the octave lines you want to move.
NOTE
When using the mouse, you can only move one octave line rhythmically at a time.
2. Move the octave lines to the next or previous notehead on the staff, while maintaining
their total durations, in any of the following ways:
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Press Alt-Right Arrow to move them to the right.
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Press Alt-Left Arrow to move them to the left.
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Click and drag the octave line to the right/left.
RESULT
The octave lines are moved to noteheads to the right/left along the staff. The octave lines now
apply to the notes at their new positions. If an octave line passes over another octave line as part
of its move, the existing line is unaffected as multiple octave lines can exist at the same rhythmic
position.
NOTE
Octave lines can only be moved along staves. If you want to move an octave line across staves,
you must delete the octave line and input a new octave line on the other staff.
RELATED LINKS
Inputting octave lines with the popover on page 201
Inputting octave lines with the panel on page 201
Changing the alignment of octave line numerals relative to
notes
You can change whether the left edge, center, or right edge of individual octave line numerals is
aligned with the rst note to which each octave line applies.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the octave lines whose numeral alignment relative to notes you want to change.
2. In the Properties panel, activate L alignment in the Octave Lines group.
3. Select one of the following options from the menu:
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Left
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Center
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Right
RESULT
The alignment of the numerals of the selected octave lines is changed. For example, if you select
Right, the right edge of the selected octave line numerals is aligned with the rst noteheads to
which the octave lines apply.
Octave lines
Moving octave lines rhythmically
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