Changing the properties of individual items in Write mode

You can change the properties of notes and notations.

Note

You can only change a complete note or a complete notation. To make changes to individual parts of notes or notations, switch to Engrave mode, for example, if you want to change the length of a note stem. To change notes and notations project-wide for your project, you must edit the Notation Options, by choosing Write > Notation Options or by pressing Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-N.

Procedure

  1. Select a note or notation item in the score.
  2. Open the Properties panel in any of the following ways:

    • Press Ctrl/Cmd-8.

    • Click the disclosure arrow at the bottom of the window.

    • Choose Window > Show Bottom Panel.

  3. Change the appropriate properties in the Properties panel.

Result

The complete note or notation item is changed. The changes are immediately displayed in the music area.