Changing the barline shown before repeat barlines

You can change the barline shown at the end of individual systems that are followed by start repeat barlines at the beginning of the next system, independently of your project-wide setting. For example, if you want to show normal barlines at the end of some systems following by start repeat barlines but double barlines at the end of others.

These steps can also apply to barlines shown before key signature changes that coincide with start repeat barlines.

Prerequisite

  • The lower zone is shown.

  • Properties is selected in the lower zone toolbar.

  • If you are in Engrave mode, Graphic Editing Graphic Editing button is selected in the Engrave toolbox.

Procedure

  1. Select the barlines at the end of systems followed by start repeat barlines whose barline type you want to change. You can do this in Write mode and Engrave mode.
  2. In the Properties panel, activate Barline at end of system in the Time Signatures group.
  3. Select one of the following options from the menu:

    • Normal

    • Double

    • Final

    • Dashed

    • Tick (top)

    • Short (center)

    • Thick

    • Triple

    • Short (top)

    • Tick (bottom)

    • None

Result

The barline type shown at the selected barlines is changed.

Tip

You can change the default barline shown at the end of all systems followed by start repeat barlines project-wide on the Barlines page in Engraving Options.