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8. Click Apply, then Close.
RESULT
The key command you pressed is assigned to the selected menu item or function. You can use it
immediately.
RELATED LINKS
Resetting key commands on page 64
Assigning MIDI commands
You can assign specic keys or buttons on your MIDI keyboard to perform functions and access
menu items. For example, if you want to navigate using MIDI keys during chord symbol input.
PROCEDURE
1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-, (comma) to open Preferences.
2. Click Key Commands in the page list.
3. Select the menu item or function to which you want to assign MIDI commands.
For particularly long names, you can hover over them to see a tool tip.
4. Click MIDI Learn.
5. Press the key or button on your MIDI keyboard that you want to assign to the selected
parameter.
6. Click Add MIDI Command.
7. Click Apply, then Close.
Changing the keyboard layout
You can change the keyboard layout in Dorico SE to that of another language. This allows you to
use the predened key commands for the selected language.
PROCEDURE
1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-, (comma) to open Preferences.
2. Click Key Commands in the page list.
3. Select a different keyboard layout from the Keyboard language menu.
4. Click Apply, then Close.
RESULT
You can immediately use the available key commands for the selected language.
Removing key commands
You can remove individual key commands from a function.
PROCEDURE
1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-, (comma) to open Preferences.
2. Click Key Commands in the page list.
3. Search for the name of a function and select it.
User interface
Key Commands page in the Preferences dialog
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