Dashed lines
- Click the Smart Shape tool
. The Smart Shape palette appears.
- Choose the dashed line tool.
- Position the cursor in the measure where you want the line to begin so that the cursor arrow points to the staff to which you’re attaching it.
- Double-click where the Smart Shape should begin; on the second click, hold the button down and drag to the right. Your double-click marks the beginning of the line; as you drag, you increase the line’s length. Release the mouse button when you’ve positioned the end of the line about where you want it.
Tip: To create a perfectly horizontal or vertical line, press SHIFT before you double-click and keep it pressed while you drag. This constrains your dragging.
If the line is already selected, it displays diamond editing handles. If so, skip to step 3.
- Choose the Smart Shape tool . The Smart Shape palette appears.
- Click the handle of the line you want to modify. The line displays diamond editing handles.
- Drag the right or left diamond editing handles to move its endpoints. Drag the primary square to move it. Press DELETE to remove it.
