Changing the text of existing lyrics

You can change the text of lyrics after they have been input.

1. In Write mode, select the lyric you want to change.
   Note

   You can only change one lyric at a time.

2. Open the lyrics popover in any of the following ways:

   • Press Shift-L.

   • Double-click the lyric you want to change.

   • Choose Write > Create Lyrics.

   • Click Lyrics in the Notations toolbox.

     

   • Choose Write > Create Lyrics.

3. Replace the existing text in the lyrics popover.
4. Optional: If you want to change other existing lyrics as well, advance the popover in one of the following ways:

   • Press Space to advance the popover to the next note if you entered a complete word, or the final syllable in a multi-syllabic word.

     Note

     Existing lyrics are automatically selected in the popover when you press Space.

   • Press - to advance the popover to the next note if you entered one syllable of a multi-syllabic word.

   • Press Right Arrow to move the cursor to the right.

   • Press Left Arrow to move the cursor to the left.

     Note

     The cursor automatically moves to the next or previous lyric or note if you keep pressing the arrow keys.

5. Press Return or Esc to close the popover when you have finished changing lyrics.
   Note

   The popover closes automatically when you reach the last note on the staff.