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To print blank manuscript paper, without default rests:.

  1. Choose File > New > Document with Setup Wizard. Leave Title, Composer and Copyright fields blank.
  2. Select the desired instrumentation, then Time and Key Signature, and default font. When you finish the Wizard, the score appears.
  3. Click on the Text tool . Click on the Title, Composer and Copyright text blocks and press DELETE.
  4. Click on the Staff tool. Double-click on a staff. The Staff Attributes dialog box appears.
  5. Uncheck Display Rests in Empty Measures. If you have more than one staff, use the Staff Attributes For drop-down menu to switch to the next staff. Continue unchecking Display Rests for all staves.
  6. Click OK.
  7. If desired, fine-tune the layout with the Page Layout Tool. Add additional measures with the Measure tool.
  8. Choose File > Print. Finale prints your manuscript paper.

 

 

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