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RESULT
The property scope is changed. All subsequent local properties you change take effect only in
the current layout and frame chain if you chose Locally, or in all layouts and frame chains if you
chose Globally.
NOTE
This only applies to subsequent properties you change. If you want to change the property scope
of existing properties, you can copy property settings to other layouts and frame chains.
RELATED LINKS
Copying property settings to other layouts/frame chains on page 395
Changing values in numeric value elds
You can change the values in numeric value elds in multiple different ways, such as doubling
or halving the existing values. In Dorico Elements, value elds are most commonly used in the
Properties panel and in options dialogs.
Numeric value elds have up/down buttons. They are also known as “spin boxes”.
A numeric value eld in the Properties panel
PREREQUISITE
For value elds that are only accessible when their corresponding property/option is activated,
you have activated their property/option.
PROCEDURE
Change the value in numeric value elds in any of the following ways:
Enter a number directly.
To increase/decrease the value by 1/8 space, click the up/down buttons.
To increase/decrease the value by 1/32 space, Ctrl/Cmd - Shift -click the up/down
buttons.
To increase/decrease the value by 1/2 space, Shift -click the up/down buttons.
To increase/decrease the value by 1 space, Ctrl/Cmd -click the up/down buttons.
To increase the current value by a specic amount, enter += followed by the amount into
the spin box. For example, enter
+=2 to increase the current value by two.
To decrease the current value by a specic amount, enter -= followed by the amount into
the spin box. For example, enter
-=3.5 to decrease the current value by three and a half.
To multiply the current value by a specic amount, enter * followed by the amount into
the spin box. For example, enter
*3 to triple the current value.
To divide the current value by a specic amount, enter / followed by the amount into the
spin box. For example, enter
/2 to halve the current value.
NOTE
You must replace the existing value with your calculation entry.
Write mode
Project window in Write mode
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