Measure numbers in linked parts

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The visual appearance and frequency of measure numbers for both the score and parts is controlled by the Measure Number dialog box. Here, you can choose to display measure numbers identically between the score and parts, or define one collection of settings for your score and another for all linked parts.

The following table lists properties of measure numbers that are broken if changed in a part:

Property changed	Link type broken
Repositioning (nudge, drag, or H: V: values)	Positioning
Hide/Show setting	Hide/Show

Whether a measure number is shown or hidden for a measure is first determined by settings for that measure number’s region in the Measure Number dialog box. Then, you can edit the show/hide setting for individual measure numbers within the region using contextual menus (see below).

Using the Show/Hide commands in a Part will not affect the Score or other Parts.

If the measure number is defined to show according to the Measure Number Region in the Measure Numbers dialog box:

CONTROL+click a measure number and choose Always Show Number to force-show the number. This measure number will continue to show even if it is later defined to not show in the Measure Number dialog box.
CONTROL+click a measure number and choose Always Hide Number to force-hide the number. Since this measure number is defined to show it will not disappear; it will be shaded on the screen and will not appear in the printout.
CONTROL+click a measure number and choose Show/Hide According to Region to restore the measure number to the state defined for its region in the Measure Numbers dialog box. This command is only be available if the number has been force-shown or force-hidden.

If the measure number is defined to not show according to the Measure Number Region in the Measure Numbers dialog box:

Select a region of measures and choosing Measure > Show Measure Numbers to force-show the measure numbers.
If a measure number that is defined to not show in the Measure Numbers dialog box has been forced-shown, CONTROL+click and choose Show/Hide According to Region from the context menu to make the measure number and its handle disappear.

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