Moving key signatures rhythmically

You can move key signatures to new rhythmic positions after they have been input.

Procedure

  1. In Write mode, select the key signatures you want to move.
    Note

    When using the mouse, you can only move one key signature rhythmically at a time.

  2. Move the selected key signatures according to the current rhythmic grid value in any of the following ways:

    • Press Alt-Right Arrow to move them to the right.

    • Press Alt-Left Arrow to move them to the left.

    • Click and drag the key signature to the right/left.

Result

The key signatures are moved to new rhythmic positions. They take effect from their new positions until the next key signature, or the end of the flow, whichever comes first.

Note

  • Key signatures can only be moved along the staff. If you want to move a key signature across staves, you must delete the key signature and input a new key signature on the other staff.

  • Only one key signature can exist at each rhythmic position, except for key signatures that only apply to single staves. If a key signature passes over another key signature as part of its move, the existing key signature is deleted and replaced by the key signature being moved.

    You can undo this action, but any key signatures deleted in the process are only restored if you moved the key signature using the keyboard.