where to adjust tab numbers vertically

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Post by highlife66 » Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:08 pm

I'm unable to find where to adjust tab numbers vertically in document options. Thx!
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Post by Bill Stevens » Tue Jun 07, 2022 12:36 am

Score Manager > Guitar TAB > Tablature Settings > Vertical Offset

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Post by highlife66 » Tue Jun 07, 2022 5:03 am

thanks Bill,
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Post by highlife66 » Tue Jun 07, 2022 5:25 am

one more please, where to enlarge X notehead? I prefer to use a larger font for tab numbers but x's don't change size accordingly. Thanks.

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Post by Peter Thomsen » Tue Jun 07, 2022 5:42 am

highlife66 wrote:
Tue Jun 07, 2022 5:25 am
one more please, where to enlarge X notehead? I prefer to use a larger font for tab numbers but x's don't change size accordingly. Thanks.
One way to do it:

Special Tools Tool > sub-tool Notehead Position Tool
A handle appears on the notehead.
Drag across the handle, to select it.

Hit the Return key.
The dialog box Notehead Settings appears.

In the dialog box Notehead Settings you can choose any font, at any size.
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Post by highlife66 » Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:16 am

Peter Thomsen wrote:
Tue Jun 07, 2022 5:42 am
Hit the Return key.
The dialog box Notehead Settings appears.
I was able to change the size thanks although the return key keystroke shortcut didn't work. Only for Mac? Thanks again.


*edit*
right click for Windows

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Post by Peter Thomsen » Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:09 am

highlife66 wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:16 am
… the return key keystroke shortcut didn't work. Only for Mac? …
Which sub-tool did you try?
- Notehead Position Tool?
or
- Note Shape Tool?
highlife66 wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:16 am
… *edit*
right click for Windows …
Did you try double-clicking the handle?
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Post by highlife66 » Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:17 am

Peter Thomsen wrote:
Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:09 am

Which sub-tool did you try?
- Notehead Position Tool?
or
- Note Shape Tool?


Did you try double-clicking the handle?
Selected the note > Note Shape tool > right click > click edit

bingo!
Another question, How do I choose the lower P.M. smartline? I keep getting Palm Mute.......... .
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Post by Peter Thomsen » Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:11 am

highlife66 wrote:
Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:17 am
… How do I choose the lower P.M. smartline? I keep getting Palm Mute.......... .
I am not sure I understand, but you should try clicking these two buttons:
SmartLineDesigner.jpg
The ‘Left Continuation’ is used when the smart line crosses a system break.
I would see the ‘Left Continuation’ text as an abbreviated version of the ‘Left Start’ text.
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Post by highlife66 » Sat Jun 11, 2022 11:05 pm

Peter Thomsen wrote:
Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:11 am
highlife66 wrote:
Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:17 am
… How do I choose the lower P.M. smartline? I keep getting Palm Mute.......... .
I am not sure I understand, but you should try clicking these two buttons:

SmartLineDesigner.jpg

The ‘Left Continuation’ is used when the smart line crosses a system break.
I would see the ‘Left Continuation’ text as an abbreviated version of the ‘Left Start’ text.

Got it! I understand now how to modify them to suit my needs, thank you!

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