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=== Working with multiple verses ===
 
=== Working with multiple verses ===
  
To add/edit a second lyric line: after clicking on Lyrics Tool icon, go to the Lyrics menu and
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To add/edit a second lyric line: after clicking on <b>Lyrics Tool</b> icon, go to the <b>Lyrics menu</b> and select <b>Select Current Lyric...</b>.  In the <b>Number</b> field, set the particular verse number.
select <i>Select Current Lyric</i>.  In the number field, set the particular verse number.
 
  
 
== Formatting ==
 
== Formatting ==

Revision as of 20:32, 27 September 2010

This page lists tips for editing music in the Finale graphical music editor.

Lyrics

Working with multiple verses

To add/edit a second lyric line: after clicking on Lyrics Tool icon, go to the Lyrics menu and select Select Current Lyric.... In the Number field, set the particular verse number.

Formatting

Remove fixed line breaks

To removed fixed (locked) system breaks, select the musical region where you want to remove them (such as control-a for entire piece), then type the letter "u" to "unlock" the formatting.