Moving the caret manually

During normal note input, the caret moves automatically as you input notes, but you can also move it manually. For example, the caret does not move automatically when inputting chords or when using the Fretboard panel.

Procedure

  • Move the caret in any of the following ways:
    • To move the caret according to the current rhythmic grid resolution or to the next/previous note/rest, whichever is closest, press Right Arrow/Left Arrow or click Navigate Right Navigate Right button/Navigate Left Navigate Left button in the secondary toolbar.

    • To advance the caret according to the note value currently selected, press Space or click Advance Caret Advance Caret button in the Keyboard, Fretboard, or Drum Pads panel toolbar.

    • To move the caret to the next/previous bar, press Cmd-Right Arrow/Cmd-Left Arrow.

    • To move the caret to the staff above/below, press Up Arrow/Down Arrow or click Navigate Up Navigate Up button/Navigate Down Navigate Down button in the secondary toolbar.

    • To move the caret to the top/bottom staff in the system, press Cmd-Up Arrow/Cmd-Down Arrow.