Moving bar numbers graphically

You can move individual bar numbers graphically without changing the rhythmic positions to which they apply.

Procedure

  1. In Engrave mode, select the bar numbers you want to move.
  2. Move the bar numbers in any of the following ways:

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

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

    • Press Alt-Up Arrow to move them upwards.

    • Press Alt-Down Arrow to move them downwards.

      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.

Result

The selected bar numbers are moved graphically.

Tip

The following properties in the Time Signatures group of the Properties panel are activated automatically when you move bar numbers in the corresponding directions:

  • Bar number X moves bar numbers horizontally.

  • Bar number Y moves bar numbers vertically.

You can also use these properties to move bar numbers graphically by changing the values in the value fields.

Deactivating the properties resets the selected bar numbers to their default positions.