User guide

746 Chapter 33 Working With Notation
About the Default Text Styles
The default text styles have been designed for specific text elements, and are
automatically assigned when inserted.
 Plain Text: This is the default setting for regular text.
 Page Numbers, Bar Numbers, Instrument Names: The text styles for automatic page
and bar numbering, and display of instrument names. These functions are described
in the Numbers & Names section (see “Numbers & Names” on page 816). These styles
can also be edited in the Numbers & Names tab of the Score project settings
window. Changes in either window automatically updates the settings in the other
window, and affects the entire project.
 Tuplets: This text style is used for triplet and other tuplet numbers.
 Repeat Endings: The text style for anything written into the repeat ending boxes
(usually just numbers, but text can also be entered).
 Chord Root, Chord Extension: Used for the display of chord symbols. The Root covers
the root and (optional) extra bass note in chord symbols. The Chord Extension is
used for everything else.
 Multiple Rests: The text style for the number above multiple rests.
 Tablature: Used for the display of fret numbers in guitar tablature (see “Guitar Tab” on
page 820).
 Tempo Symbols: Used for the display of numbers in tempo symbols (see “Tempo and
Swing Symbols” on page 718).
 Octave Symbols: Used for the display of octave symbols (see “Octave Symbol
Parameters” on page 826).
Working With Text Styles
This section outlines how you can create, edit, and assign text styles.
To create a new text style:
m Choose New > New Text Style in the Text Styles window.
A new line appears below the bottom text style entry, allowing you to define the
attributes of the new text style. The names of any new style can be edited in the text
entry field, which opens when you double-click on the name of the text style.
To assign a text style to a text object:
1 Select the text object.
2 Choose the desired text style from the Style pop-up menu in the Event Parameter box.