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Scottbr1
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Post by Scottbr1 » Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:30 pm

When I create a new document with the Wizard, I enter a subtitle but it doesn't display on the page. I'm using SongWriter 2010 and a Mac OSX 10.6.8
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Post by miker » Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:01 pm

Is there a "subtitle" field on the template you're using? The wizard setup fields are linked to the text fields on the document.

You can always add the subtitle as as regular text field.
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Post by Scottbr1 » Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:07 pm

There is a field for the subtitle on the template. I fill in the field, but it doesn't show up on the document. Right now I am typing the title then hitting RETURN to add the subtitle on the second line. It works, but I would prefer having the subtitle a smaller font similar to the name of the composer.

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Post by miker » Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:26 pm

I'm away from my computer. Send the template you're using to me at wawoodman at aol dot com, and I'll check it out later today.
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Post by at8ax » Thu Aug 21, 2014 10:24 pm

Subtitle is a Text Insert which appears only when you choose it within an active Text Block. (At least, that's how it works in Finale.)

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Post by miker » Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:08 pm

I think we have it solved. He was setting up a document from the Wizard. Even though the text slug for subtitle was there, it wasn't linked to the File Info (as near as I can tell.)

Let's see if he does better now, with the correct template.
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