Hiding notes and rests

A hidden note or rest in PrintMusic still takes up horizontal space, but it doesn’t play back or print out. Hiding a rest is an excellent way to provide a placeholder in order for a second voice to enter in the middle of a measure. Hiding a note or rest will not hide lyrics and chords assigned to the entry. It will hide other items attached to a note or rest such as articulations or expressions

To hide a note or rest (Speedy Entry)

• Click the Speedy Entry tool  , and click the measure in question. The editing frame appears.
• Click the desired note or rest. The pitch crossbar doesn’t have to be on the notehead.
• Press the letter O or H key. To show the note or rest again, press O or H again.

To hide a note or rest (Simple Entry)

• Click the Simple Entry tool  , and Option -click a note.
• Press the letter H key. To show the note or rest again, press H again.

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