Moving bar rest symbols

Although Dorico automatically positions rests in multiple-voice contexts to avoid collisions, you can also move bar rests vertically.

Procedure

  1. Select the bar rest symbol you want to move. You can do this in Write mode and Engrave mode.
    Note

    You can only change the position of one bar rest symbol at a time.

  2. In the Properties panel, activate Rest pos. in the Notes and Rests group.
  3. Change the value in the value field in any of the following ways:

    • Enter a value into the value field.

    • Click the arrows beside the value field.

Result

Position 0 is the middle line of the staff. The bar rest moves upwards when you increase the value, and downwards when you decrease the value.

Deactivating Rest pos. returns the selected rests to their default positions.