Activating/Deactivating the caret
When the caret is activated, you can input notes and notations at the caret position, for example, if you want to input a dynamic in the middle of a tie chain. When the caret is deactivated, you cannot input notes, instead you can select and edit items in the music area.
Procedure
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Activate the caret and start note input in any of the following ways:
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Select an item and press Shift-N.
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In the Notes toolbox, click Start Note Input .
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Double-click a rhythmic position on a staff.
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Deactivate the caret and stop note input in any of the following ways:
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Press Shift-N, Return, or Esc.
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In the Notes toolbox, click Start Note Input .
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Switch to another mode.
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