Baseline Shift dialog box

How to get there

  1. Choose the Text tool icon. The Text menu appears.
  2. Choose Text > Baseline Shift.

What it does

The Baseline Shift dialog box allows you to adjust the vertical position of the text without affecting the spacing between lines.

  • Amount. Enter the amount that Finale should shift the selected text characters vertically above or below the baseline. A positive value raises the text, and a negative value lowers it. The units are whatever you've selected under Edit > Measurement Units.
  • OK • Cancel. Click OK to confirm your settings and return to the score. Click Cancel to return to the score.

See also:

Text

Text menu