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Simple Entry Rests Palette

Choose Window > Simple Entry Rests Palette to display or hide the Simple Entry Rest Palette. This palette contains an individual icon for each rhythmic value for a rest. (If the Simple Entry Rest Palette doesn't appear, click the Simple Entry tool.) Using the tools on this floating palette, you can enter rests into your score by clicking one rest at a time.

  • Double Whole Rest . Click the staff to enter a double whole rest.
  • Whole Rest . Click the staff to enter a whole rest.
  • Half Rest . Click the staff to enter a half rest.
  • Quarter Rest . Click the staff to enter a quarter rest.
  • Eighth Rest . Click the staff to enter an eighth rest.
  • 16th Rest . Click the staff to enter a 16th rest.
  • 32nd Rest . Click the staff to enter a 32nd rest.
  • 64th Rest . Click the staff to enter a 64th rest.
  • 128th Rest . Click the staff to enter a 128th rest.

Tip: While using the caret, press 0 or numpad 0 to enter a rest of the duration chosen in the Simple Entry or Simple Entry Rests palette.

See also:

Simple Entry Tool

Simple Entry Palette

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