1. Create an ossia by making a selection, and choosing Edit > Staff > Create Ossia Above/Below, or right-click to show the context menu.
  2. Input the music for the ossia in the usual way.
  3. Drag the signposts to change the start and endpoints of the ossia.
  4. Choose whether to show barlines, as well as many other options, in Engraving Options.
  5. There are also more options for in Layout Options, including specifying in which layouts they are shown.

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