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5. Press Return to close the popover.
RESULT
During note input, clefs are input at the caret position. Note input continues after inputting the
clef, so you can continue inputting notes and clefs as required.
When you add clefs to existing music, clefs are added directly before a selected notehead, and
apply to all notes on that staff until the next clef, or the end of the
ow.
Clefs apply to all notes on the staff until the next clef or the end of the ow, whichever comes
rst.
RELATED LINKS
Clefs on page 547
Extending the caret to multiple staves on page 163
Setting different clefs for concert/transposed pitch on page 550
Hiding/Showing clefs according to layout transpositions on page 550
Changing instruments on page 113
Adding instruments to players on page 112
Inputting clefs with the panel
You can input clefs using the Clefs panel, both during note input and by adding them to existing
music.
NOTE
● In Dorico Elements, you cannot hide clefs. Therefore, if you do not want to show any clef, you
must input an invisible clef.
● These steps describe inputting with the default mouse input preference Create item at
selection.
● Many instruments in Dorico Elements have different types that show alternative clefs by
default. You can select the appropriate instrument type from the instrument picker when
adding or changing instruments.
PROCEDURE
1. In Write mode, do one of the following:
● Start note input.
● Select an item at the rhythmic position where you want to input a clef.
2. In the Notations toolbox, click Clefs to show the Clefs panel.
3. In the Clefs panel, click the clef you want.
RESULT
During note input, clefs are input at the caret position. Note input continues after inputting the
clef, so you can continue inputting notes and clefs as required.
When you add clefs to existing music, clefs are added directly before a selected notehead, and
apply to all notes on that staff until the next clef, or the end of the ow.
Clefs apply to all notes on the staff until the next clef or the end of the ow, whichever comes
rst.
RELATED LINKS
Clefs on page 547
Write mode
Notations input
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Dorico Elements 3.1.10