User manual

Splitting slash regions
You can split slash regions after they have been input, for example, if you later want to input
more precise notation in the middle of an existing slash region.
PROCEDURE
1. In Write mode, select a slash in each slash region you want to split, immediately to the right
of where you want to split them.
2. Press U .
RESULT
The slash regions are split immediately to the left of the selected slashes. Each part now has its
own start/end handles, which you can use to lengthen/shorten each part independently.
RELATED LINKS
Changing the slash region count frequency on page 876
Lengthening/Shortening slash regions on page 875
Moving slash regions
You can move slash regions to different rhythmic positions after they have been input. Because
multiple slash regions can exist at the same rhythmic position, you can also move slash regions
so they overlap with other slash regions.
PROCEDURE
1. In Write mode, select any part of each slash region you want to move.
2. Move the selected slash regions according to the current rhythmic grid resolution in any of
the following ways:
● Press Alt/Opt-Right Arrow to move them to the right.
● Press Alt/Opt-Left Arrow to move them to the left.
NOTE
You cannot move slash regions rhythmically with the mouse.
RESULT
The selected slash regions are moved to new rhythmic positions.
NOTE
If a single slash region passes over another slash region as part of its move, the existing one is
unaffected as multiple slash regions can exist at the same rhythmic position. Where slash regions
overlap, the staff positions of slashes are automatically adjusted.
However, when you move multiple slash regions together, any existing slash regions they pass
over are shortened or deleted accordingly.
You can undo this action, but any slash regions shortened/deleted in the process are only
restored if you moved slash regions using the keyboard.
Rhythm slashes
Splitting slash regions
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Dorico Elements 3.5.12