Notation Editing / Repeats and Barlines
Tips for deleting repeat barlines and symbols
Last updated: 07/30/2024
Deleting barlines represented by numbered endings should be done carefully so as not to mess up their underlying logic.
Numbered ending barlines do not delete like "normal" barlines. When deleted, they revert to single, non-numbered barlines. Left and right repeat barline do delete normally.
How it works …
Deleting left, right, and double repeats
1
Select the
Single barline tool
from the
Symbol Selection window
or simply hit the
key.
2
Make sure you are in
Insert mode .
3
Click on a left, right or double repeat barline to change to a single barline.
Deleting a numbered ending barline
1
Select the
Ending barline symbol
from the
Symbol Selection window
.
2
Make sure you are in
Delete mode .
3
Click on the numbered ending barline.
Animation (0:35) - Deleting repeat barlines and numbered endings
Animation (0:34) - Deleting repeat barlines and numbered endings
Deleting barlines at the END of a system
Deleting barlines at the END of a system creates a special problem. Deleting a barline at the end of a system will cause the last measure of the system to roll over to the next system. So if a barline at the end of a system needs to be deleted do the following:
Insert a
single barline just to the left of an ending barline. Go ahead and delete the ending barline. Notice the new barline moves to the end of the system and the last measure will remain in place and not roll over.
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