Zooming in/out of the music area

You can change the zoom level in the music area, for example, if you want a larger overview when inputting notes but to see notes and notations more closely when making detailed graphical amendments.

Prerequisite

If you want to keep a specific item in the center of the music area when you zoom in/out, you have selected that item.

Procedure

  1. Zoom in in any of the following ways:
    • Press Ctrl/Cmd-= or Z.

    • Spread two fingers outwards on a touchpad.

    • Scroll upwards on a mouse wheel.

    • Use the zoom options in the status bar.

  2. Zoom out in any of the following ways:
    • Press Ctrl/Cmd-- or X.

    • Pinch two fingers together on a touchpad.

    • Scroll downwards on a mouse wheel.

    • Use the zoom options in the status bar.

Result

The zoom level in the music area is changed. If you had anything selected, Dorico Elements uses your selection as the focal point of the zoom. If you had nothing selected, Dorico Elements focuses on the area previously in the center of the view.