Moving text objects graphically

In Engrave mode, you can move text objects that you input in Write mode without changing the rhythmic positions to which they are attached. You can move both staff text and system text, including moving individual instances of system text independently of other instances shown at different staff positions.

Note

This does not apply to text in text frames.

Prerequisite

Graphic Editing is selected in the Engrave toolbox.

Procedure

  1. Select the text objects that you want to move.
  2. Move the text objects 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.

    • Click and drag them in any direction.

Result

The selected text objects are moved to new positions.

Tip

Offset in the Common group of the Properties panel is activated automatically when you move text objects.

  • Offset X moves text objects horizontally.

  • Offset Y moves text objects vertically.

You can also use this property to move text objects by changing the values in the value fields.

Deactivating the property resets the selected items to their default position.