Tip: The Hand Tool and the Marquee Select Tool

https://blog.dorico.com/wp-content/uploads/hand-marquee-select-tool_1080.mp4   By default, clicking and dragging across a blank part of a page draws a selection marquee. Use the buttons in the Status Bar to switch from the Marquee Select Tool to the Hand Tool....

Tip: Create a study score layout

https://blog.dorico.com/wp-content/uploads/study-score-layout_1080.mp4   In Setup mode, use the button at the bottom of the Layouts panel to add a new full score layout. Rename the layout to distinguish it from your existing full score. Open Layout Options,...

Tip: Create multiple items with the mouse

https://blog.dorico.com/wp-content/uploads/create-multiple-items_1080.mp4   By default, when you have created an item using the mouse, the pointer is cleared so you can continue with your work. Sometimes it can be useful to be able to create multiple items of the...

Tip: Format bar numbers for orchestral scores

https://blog.dorico.com/wp-content/uploads/format-bar-numbers_1080.mp4   Start by modifying the Paragraph Style for bar numbers. Check you are using the style for the score, and not for the parts. Then use Layout Options to position the bar numbers in the score...

Tip: Paste copied music into a new voice

https://blog.dorico.com/wp-content/uploads/paste-into-voice_1080.mp4   It’s easy to paste music into either an existing voice or a new voice. Copy the music in the usual way. Select a note, rest or other music item at the rhythmic position you would like...

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