Tutorials – Dorico

TUTORIALS

Tip: Disable Flow Headings for projects with one flow

by Anthony Hughes | Jan 8, 2019 | Tutorials

Open the Layout Options for the relevant layout.
Select Page Setup > Flows.
Set Show Flow Headings to Never.
Apply and close the dialog.

Tip: Select more

by Anthony Hughes | Dec 18, 2018 | Tutorials

Select more of the same type of musical item by choosing Edit > Select More, or by using the key command Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+A.
Repeat to select across a bar, then a system, and even the entire flow.
Select More works on specific voices, and you can even use it with more than one type of music item at once.

Tip: Create Dynamics on Multiple Staves

by Anthony Hughes | Dec 11, 2018 | Tutorials

1. In Dorico 2.2, it is possible to create dynamics on multiple staves at once.
2. Simply make a selection in more than one staff and input the dynamic as usual.
3. It also works when using the popover.

Tip: Smarter popovers in Dorico 2.2

by Anthony Hughes | Dec 4, 2018 | Tutorials

In Dorico 2.2, type Return or double-click any item in Write mode, and the relevant popover will open, pre-filled with the existing input.
Return/double-click still starts note input when notes or rests are selected, and you can always use Shift+N to start note input.

Tip: Chord symbols appearance presets

by Anthony Hughes | Nov 27, 2018 | Tutorials

1. Change the appearance of all chord symbols in your project by selecting one of the presets in Engraving Options.
2. The presets set several options from the various categories across the Chord Symbols page so that the overall style resembles one of a number of commonly-used formats. There are several presets to choose from.
3. Once you have selected a preset, you can still override any of the individual options if required.