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Notation reference
Bar numbers
Bar numbers provide a crucial reference point for music that has multiple players, and make the chronological sequence of the music clear. They indicate where players are in the piece, which allows them to co-ordinate themselves easily in rehearsals and concerts.
Hiding/Showing guide bar numbers
You can hide/show guide bar numbers on every bar and above every system in page view and galley view independently, for example, to make it easier to check the bar number in scores with many staves. Guide bar numbers are not printed.

Hiding/Showing guide bar numbers

You can hide/show guide bar numbers on every bar and above every system in page view and galley view independently, for example, to make it easier to check the bar number in scores with many staves. Guide bar numbers are not printed.

Procedure

In the secondary toolbar, click View Options to open the View Options dialog.
Choose one of the following options for View type:
- To hide/show guide bar numbers in page view, choose Page View.
- To hide/show guide bar numbers in galley view, choose Galley View.
Activate/Deactivate Bar numbers.
Click Close.

Result

Guide bar numbers are shown for every bar and above every staff in the corresponding view type when Bar numbers is activated, and hidden when it is deactivated.