User manual

Deleting barlines
You can delete barlines without affecting the rhythmic positions of notes. For example, you
might delete existing barlines and input new ones if you want to change where a barline occurs.
PROCEDURE
1. In Write mode, select the barlines you want to delete.
NOTE
You must select barlines directly, not their signposts.
2.
Press Backspace or Delete .
RESULT
The barline is deleted. The two bars either side of the barline combine into one bar, containing
the same number of beats but without changing the time signature. This might cause note, rest,
and beam groupings to change.
AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK
● To avoid confusion, you can add a new time signature to reect the new rhythmic duration of
the bar.
● If you deleted barlines because you want to change where they occur, you can input new
barlines at the new positions.
RELATED LINKS
Input methods for time signatures and pick-up bars on page 220
Input methods for bars, beats, and barlines on page 235
Bars on page 553
Barlines on page 558
Note and rest grouping on page 590
Barlines across staff groups
In order to make it easier to nd a particular instrument within a score, barlines can extend
across instrumental and staff groups.
Barlines across default staff groups
When a barline only appears on individual staves, it is much harder to locate individual lines at
a glance. However, when barlines continue across instrumental groups in the score, instrument
families are shown as blocks, which makes
nding an instrument much easier.
Barlines
Deleting barlines
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Dorico Elements 3.5.12