Unicode Fonts

Unicode is a character coding system that enables a single font to include a much larger selection of characters and symbols. (For a detailed explanation of Unicode and Unicode standards, visit the Unicode Consortium's website.)

Using Unicode fonts, SongWriter users have the ability to enter text in Russian, Chinese or other languages that use non-Latin based characters. Typically, this will be done using the Lyrics tool or Text tool. Unicode characters can also be copied and pasted from outside of Finale.

Note. SongWriter automatically scans your computer's library of fonts for an appropriate character to display if the current character's font does not include the Unicode character.

• SongWriter now supports use of foreign language keyboard settings. Use an alternate keyboard layout to type directly into SongWriter (consult your computer operating system's documentation for instructions on setting up this feature)
• To copy and paste Unicode characters from other applications or your operating systems character mapinto SongWriter, ensure that the same font is selected in both applications.

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