Staff names

You can actually specify two names for every staff in a score: a full name (such as Trumpet 1 in B flat), which appears in the first system of the score, and a second name (often abbreviated, such as Tpt. 1), which appears on all subsequent systems.

To create or edit a staff name

SongWriter always displays handles on each staff name you enter.

1. Click the Staff tool  . The Staff Menu appears.
2. Select Edit Staff Attributes from the Staff Menu. The Staff Attributes dialog box appears.
3. Type a new staff name in the text box, or make changes to an existing staff name.
4. Click OK to confirm the name and return to the score.

To reposition staff names

You have control over the position of each individual staff name.

1. Click the Staff tool  . The Staff Menu appears.
2. Drag the handle of a full or abbreviated staff name to reposition the staff name on-screen.

Tip: To revert the position of the full or abbreviated staff name to its default position, select the staff name handle and press backspace.

To set the initial font for staff names

1. Choose Select Default Fonts from the Document Menu to set the initial font for new names that you create. The Select Default Fonts dialog box appears, listing various elements for which you can set the default font.
2. Click the Set Font button next to the Text. The Font dialog box appears.
3. Set the initial font, size, and style to use when creating staff names. Click OK to confirm the changes.
4. Click OK to confirm your changes and return to the score. Any new staves you create in this document will use this new font. Follow the steps below to change a staff you’ve already created.
5. Click the Staff tool   and double-click the existing staff. The Staff Attributes dialog box appears.
6. Delete the existing staff name then click OK.
7. Double-click the staff again.
8. Type the staff name in the text box, then click OK. Your staff name will now appear in the new font.

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