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744 Chapter 33 Working With Notation
Editing Text
In general, you can edit text objects in the same way as other objects (see “Editing
Notes and Symbols: Basic Operations” on page 721). If a text object is selected, you can
set its parameters in the Event Parameter box. If you want to edit the text itself, either
click on it with the Text tool, or double-click on it with the Pointer tool. The flashing text
cursor will appear.
To set the selected text font, size, and face:
m Choose Text > Fonts, then make the desired settings in the Fonts window.
Setting Special Text Object Parameters
You can set the following options for the selected text object in the Event Parameter
box:
Staff
Only relevant in multiple staff styles. It determines the staff that the text object is
assigned to. The Vertical Pos. parameter indicates the vertical distance to the top line of
the staff. The Horizontal Pos. indicates the graphical horizontal deviation of the selected
text object from its actual bar position (also in relation to the Align parameter).
Lyric
Defines the text object as a lyric event (song text). If a lyric event is placed at the same
bar position as a note (above or below it), the horizontal distance to the previous and
subsequent notes or rests is automatically expanded, providing enough space for the
text.
Note: This checkbox can not be used on automatic text objects.
Style
Determines the text style of the selected text object.
Align
Determines the horizontal alignment of a text object. The first three settings relate to
the bar position, the last five to the position on the page.