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Positions of bar numbers

Bar numbers are typically shown at the start of each system, above the staff, and aligned with

the initial barline.

You can change the default positions and frequency of bar numbers in each layout

independently on the Bar Numbers page in Layout Options. For example, you might want

to show bar numbers every bar in full score layouts but only at the start of each system in part

layouts.

Changing the horizontal position of bar numbers

You can change the horizontal position of bar numbers in each layout independently. For

example, you can have bar numbers centered in the middle of bars in full score layouts but

centered on barlines in part layouts.

PROCEDURE

Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-L to open Layout Options.

In the Layouts list, select the layouts in which you want to change the horizontal position of

bar numbers.

By default, the layout currently open in the music area is selected when you open the dialog.

You can select other layouts by using the selection options in the action bar, Shift -clicking

adjacent layouts, and Ctrl/Cmd -clicking individual layouts.

3. Click Bar Numbers in the category list.

4. In the Horizontal Position subsection, choose one of the following options for Horizontal

position:

● Centered on barline

● Centered on bar

5. Click Apply, then Close.

RESULT

The horizontal position of bar numbers is changed in the selected layouts.

● Centered on barline shows bar numbers above barlines, at the top left of the bar.

● Centered on bar shows bar numbers above the staff, in the middle of the bar.