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Notation reference
Rests
Rests are markings with a rhythmic value that indicate no note is played for that duration. Each note duration has an equivalent rest; for example, a quarter note rest is different to a sixteenth note rest.
Multi-bar rests
Multi-bar rests group two or more consecutive empty bars together into a single unit, commonly shown with a thick horizontal line positioned on the middle staff line, known as an H-bar. They can reduce the horizontal space required by multiple empty bars and make it easier for players to find their place in the music.
Hiding/Showing bar counts on single bar rests
By default, Dorico Pro shows a bar count on single bar rests in the same style as for multi-bar rests. You can hide/show bar counts on all single bar rests project-wide.

Hiding/Showing bar counts on single bar rests

By default, Dorico Pro shows a bar count on single bar rests in the same style as for multi-bar rests. You can hide/show bar counts on all single bar rests project-wide.

Procedure

Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-E to open Engraving Options.
In the category list, click Rests.
In the Multi-bar Rests section, choose one of the following options for Bar count for single bar rests in the Appearance subsection:
- Show bar count
- No bar count
Click Apply, then Close.