When to use layouts

You need to format the score differently when you print the entire score and when you extract parts for single instruments (or groups of instruments). Layouts allow you to keep different sets of “looks” for the same track or set of tracks. You might for example have one layout for each single instrument and one for the entire score.

By selecting another layout on the Layout page of the Score Settings dialog, you can switch to another combination of tracks without having to leave the Score Editor.