Table of Contents
Write mode
Write mode allows you to input and edit your music, including changing the rhythmic positions of items, changing the pitch of notes, and deleting notes and items. The available toolboxes and panels allow you to input all the notes and notation items that are most commonly used.
Selecting notes/items
In Dorico Elements, there are multiple different ways you can select notes and items in your project, from selecting items individually to making large selections covering multiple staves. You can also change whether notes play back during note input/selection.
System track
The system track is a translucent line above the top of each system in Write mode. It allows you to add and delete bars and beats, and to select everything on all staves in the system.
Hiding/Showing the system track
The system track is shown by default in new projects, but you can hide/show it in Write mode at any time.

Hiding/Showing the system track

The system track is shown by default in new projects, but you can hide/show it in Write mode at any time.

Procedure

Hide/Show the system track in any of the following ways:
- Press Alt/Opt-T.
- Choose View > System Track.

Result

The system track is hidden/shown.

Tip

If you do not want the system track to be shown in all future projects by default, deactivate Show system track in new projects in the View section of the General page in Preferences.