Change the size and horizontal position of notes

The default note size is set with the Size parameter in the Staff Style window. You can change the size of individual notes, and also change their horizontal position in the score.

Change a note’s size

Do one of the following:

  • Drag the note upward (increase) or downward (decrease) with the Resize tool.

  • Double-click a note, then choose a size from the Size pop-up menu in the Note Attributes window.

Change a note’s horizontal position

Do one of the following:

  • Drag the note horizontally with the Layout tool.

  • Double-click a note, then choose a value from the Horizontal Position pop-up menu in the Note Attributes window.