Inserting a text symbol

Procedure

  1. Make sure that the correct staff is active.
  2. Select a font, size, and style for the text (or select a text attribute).

    You can also change these settings after you inserted the text.

  3. In the Symbols Inspector, open a symbol section.

    The different text symbols are found in the Other section.

  4. Right-click the text symbol in the section to select the layer for which you want to add text.

    Not all text symbols are available for all layers.

  5. Click the text symbol and click in the score at the position where you want the text to appear.

    If you are adding lyrics, you should click above or below a note (lyrics are centered around each note and positioned vertically to where you clicked).

  6. Enter the text in the text box that appears.

    You can use Backspace to delete letters, and move the cursor with the Left Arrow/Right Arrow keys.

  7. When you are done, press Return.

    The text appears. You can move, duplicate or delete it as with any symbol.