Table of Contents
User interface
The user interface of Dorico Pro is designed to keep all of the important tools at your fingertips. This chapter introduces you to key aspects of the user interface.
Workspace setup
Dorico Pro enables you to set up your workspace according to your working style. For example, you can open multiple tabs to display multiple layouts in the same window. You can also open the same project in multiple project windows.
Switching between modes
You can switch between modes at any time and in different ways. For example, if you want to add more players to your project in Setup mode after starting to input music in Write mode.

Switching between modes

You can switch between modes at any time and in different ways. For example, if you want to add more players to your project in Setup mode after starting to input music in Write mode.

Procedure

Switch between modes in any of the following ways:
- Press Ctrl/Cmd plus one of the numbers 1 to 5 (Ctrl/Cmd-1 for Setup, Ctrl/Cmd-2 for Write, Ctrl/Cmd-3 for Engrave, Ctrl/Cmd-4 for Play, Ctrl/Cmd-5 for Print).
- Click the corresponding button in the toolbar.
- Choose Window > [mode].
- To switch to Write mode, double-click in the music area in Setup mode or Engrave mode.
  
  Tip
  You can disable this option in Preferences > Note Input and Editing > Editing.