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Input methods for clefs and octave lines on page 242
Changing the alignment of octave line numerals relative to notes
You can change whether the left edge, center, or right edge of individual octave line numerals is
aligned with the
rst note to which each octave line applies.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the octave lines whose numeral alignment relative to notes you want to change.
2. In the Properties panel, activate L alignment in the Octave Lines group.
3. Select one of the following options from the menu:
●
Left
●
Center
●
Right
RESULT
The alignment of the numerals of the selected octave lines is changed. For example, if you select
Right, the right edge of the selected octave line numerals is aligned with the rst noteheads to
which the octave lines apply.
Changing the position of octave line numerals relative to accidentals
You can change whether the numerals at the start of individual octave lines are positioned on
noteheads or accidentals.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the octave lines whose numeral alignment relative to accidentals you want to change.
2. In the Properties panel, activate L position in the Octave Lines group.
3. Choose one of the following options:
● Notehead
● Accidental
RESULT
The alignment of the numerals of the selected octave lines is changed. For example, if you
choose Accidental, the octave line numerals are aligned with the accidental on the rst
noteheads to which the octave lines apply.
Deleting octave lines
You can delete octave lines without deleting notes and other items.
PROCEDURE
1. In Write mode, select the octave lines you want to delete.
2. Press Backspace or Delete .
Octave lines
Deleting octave lines
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