Moving lyrics graphically

You can move individual lyrics graphically without changing the rhythmic positions to which they apply.

Note

Moving lyrics graphically in Engrave mode overrides the automatic spacing of the selected lyrics. If you move a lyric whose position was automatically readjusted, the spacing at that rhythmic position might change.

Procedure

  1. In Engrave mode, select the lyrics you want to move.
  2. Move the selected lyrics 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.

      Tip

      If you want to move items by larger increments, you can press Ctrl/Cmd as well as the standard key command, for example, Ctrl/Cmd-Alt-Left Arrow.

    • Click and drag them to the right/left.

Result

The selected lyrics are moved to the right/left.

Note
  • You cannot move lyrics upwards/downwards, as their vertical position is determined by their lyric line number and your project-wide settings in Engrave > Engraving Options.

  • You can change the line number of whole lyric lines, and the placement of whole lyric lines relative to the staff. You can also change the position of lyrics relative to the staff, other lyric lines, and to other objects for all lyrics project-wide in the Vertical Position section of the Lyrics page in Engraving Options.