Changing music area colors

You can change the colors used for various purposes in the music area, including the first eight voice colors on each staff and the color of selected items. For example, if you find specific color combinations easier to read than others.

Procedure

  1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-, to open Preferences.
  2. In the category list, click Colors.
  3. In the Voice Colors section, change the color for each voice in any of the following ways:

    • Click the corresponding color preview and select a color in the dialog that opens.

    • Enter a color code into the corresponding value field.

  4. In the Other Colors section, change the color for each item in any of the following ways:

    • Click the corresponding color preview and select a color in the dialog that opens.

    • Enter a color code into the corresponding value field.

  5. Click Apply, then Close.

Result

The color of the corresponding voices and items is changed in the current project and all future projects you open.

Tip

You can reset colors back to the default factory settings by clicking Reset for each voice or item.