Moving barlines graphically

You can adjust the spacing between barlines and neighboring notes, time signatures, key signatures, or rests.

1. In the Engrave toolbox, activate Note Spacing.

   

2. Select a note spacing handle at the rhythmic position of the barline.

   

3. Move the handle in any of the following ways:

   • Press Alt-Right Arrow to move it to the right.

   • Press Alt-Left Arrow to move it to the left.

     Tip

     If you want to move items by larger increments, you can press Ctrl/Cmd as well as the standard key command, for example, Ctrl/Cmd-Alt-Left Arrow.

   • Click and drag it to the right/left.

   Note

   You cannot move note spacing handles using the mouse. You can only move them using the keyboard.

Example

Figure: The new position of the barline after decreasing the space to its left