You are viewing the included help system in NoteWorthy Composer Version 2.75a
Keyboard Guide
The following are the common quick key lists for use in the program.
Common Editor Shortcuts
The following quick keys are generally available when editing a score:
| Alt+F8 | User Tools |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+Alt+F8 | Repeats the last User Tool that was executed |
| Enter | Adds a note at the insertion point |
| Space | Adds a rest at the insertion point |
| Ctrl+Enter | Adds a chord member at the insertion point |
| Alt+Enter | Opens a property dialog for the currently selected item(s) |
| Tab | Adds a standard bar line at the insertion point |
| * | Adds a standard bar line at the insertion point |
| [ | Adds a multi-measure rest at the insertion point |
| ] | Add a boundary change at the insertion point |
| Insert | Add space before the insertion point |
| 1 | Selects a whole note for the running note duration |
| 2 | Selects a half note for the running note duration |
| 3 | Selects a quarter note for the running note duration |
| 4 | Selects a eighth note for the running note duration |
| 5 | Selects a sixteenth note for the running note duration |
| 6 | Selects a thirty-second note for the running note duration |
| 7 | Toggles the natural sign for note entry |
| 8 | Toggles the flat sign for note entry |
| 9 | Toggles the sharp sign for note entry |
| ( | Toggles the courtesy indicator for accidentals |
| ! | Toggles the accent note attribute |
| ; | Toggles the outbound slur note attribute |
| , (comma) | Toggles the staccato note attribute |
| _ (underscore) | Toggles the tenuto note attribute |
| / (forward slash) | Toggles the note tie outward status for note entry |
| \ (backslash) | Opens the color select menu |
| . (period) | Cycles the dotted note status for note entry. Will also cycle the double dot if it appears next to the dot in a tool bar. |
| Shift+Up | Toggles the upward note stem attribute |
| Shift+Down | Toggles the downward note stem attribute |
| < | Toggles the graphic/hairpin Crescendo note attribute |
| > | Toggles the graphic/hairpin Diminuendo note attribute |
| A,a | Opens the note accidental selector |
| B,b | Adds a styled standard bar line at the insertion point ('b' opens a selector) |
| C,c | Adds a bass or treble clef ('c' opens a selector) |
| D,d | Adds dynamics such as ppp or mf ('d' opens a selector) |
| E,e | Adds tempo variances, such as fermata and accel. ('e' opens a selector) |
| F,f | Adds flow direction symbols such as To Coda |
| G,g | Adds a time signature designation ('g' opens a selector) |
| I,i | Adds a change of instrument |
| J,j | Adds a Custom Object |
| K,k | Adds a key signature ('k' opens a selector) |
| L,l | Adds a generic MIDI controller |
| M,m | Opens a mute list for the current score |
| P,p | Adds a performance style, such as Legato |
| Q,q | Opens the notehead selector |
| R,r | Review the score in a list format |
| S,s | Adds special endings |
| T,t | Adds tempo designations |
| U,u | Adds sustain pedal symbols ('u' opens a selector) |
| W,w | Opens the note duration selector |
| X,x | Adds a text expression of your choice |
| Y,y | Adds dynamic variance, such as crescendo |
| Alt+Backspace | Performs an Undo operation |
| Ctrl+F | Find items on the staff |
| F3 | Find the next item on the staff |
| Ctrl+V | Pastes the contents of the clipboard |
| Shift+Ctrl+V | Starts a new file with the contents of the clipboard |
| Ctrl+A | Create a new staff |
| Ctrl+D | Remove the current staff |
| Ctrl+G | Moves the insertion point to a measure that you specify |
| Ctrl+J | Opens the Manage Objects window |
| Ctrl+N | Create a new score |
| Ctrl+O | Opens an existing score file |
| Ctrl+S | Saves the currently active score |
| Ctrl+Y | Performs a Redo of a previous Undo operation |
| Ctrl+Z | Performs an Undo operation |
| F9 | Redraws (refresh) the active score |
| Ctrl+F9 | Redraws (refresh) the active staff |
| 0 | Clears the note accidental, tie, and dot status parameters |
| + (plus) | Shifts the running note duration to next larger duration |
| - (minus) | Shifts the running note duration to next smaller duration |
| Home | Moves the insertion point to the beginning of the active staff |
| Ctrl+Home | Changes the active staff to the first staff in the system |
| End | Moves the insertion point to the end of the active staff |
| Ctrl+End | Changes the active staff to the last staff in the system |
| Ctrl+↔ | Moves the insertion point to the prior/next bar |
| Shift+↔ | Selects notation as the insertion point moves |
| Page Up/Down | Select the prior/next active staff |
| Alt+Plus | Zoom in |
| Alt+Minus | Zoom out |
| Alt+Equal | Zoom |
| F1 | Shows this help file |
| F4 | Records MIDI input while the current score is played |
| Shift+F5 | Plays just the active staff (featured play of the current staff) |
| F5 | Plays the active score |
| Shift+F6 | Pauses the currently playing score |
| F6 | Stops play/shuts off stuck notes |
| Ctrl+F4 | Closes the active window |
| Ctrl+F6 | Switches to the previous score window |
| F11 | Toggles Viewer Mode in the editor |
Common Shortcuts While Editing Existing Selected Notation
The following keys are available when notation has been selected:
| Menu key | Opens a context menu |
|---|---|
| Alt+EnterCtrl+E | Opens a property dialog for the currently selected item(s) |
| Ctrl+X | Cuts the selection and places it in the clipboard |
| Ctrl+C | Copies the selection into the clipboard |
| Ctrl+Del | Clears the selection |
| Ctrl+B | Beams the selected notes |
| Ctrl+T | Converts the selected notes into triplets |
| Backspace | Removes the currently selected notes |
| Shift+Ctrl+↕ | Slides the selection of notes up or down on the staff |
| Alt+↕ | Change a selected note's stem length |
| Alt+↔ | Change a selected note's note spacing |
| Alt+Shift+↔ | Change a selected note's accidental spacing |
Common Shortcuts While Editing Existing Notation without Selection
These commands do specific things when notation is not currently selected:
| Menu key | Opens a context menu |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+L | Opens the lyric editor dialog for the active staff |
| Delete | Deletes the notation item to the right of the insertion point |
| Backspace | Deletes the notation item to the left of the insertion point |
| Ctrl+Backspace | Deletes the chord member just behind the insertion point |
| Ctrl+↕ | Moves the insertion point up or down by an octave |
| Shift+Ctrl+↕ | Shifts the running note duration to next duration |
| F2 | Open the Staff Properties dialog |
Property Sheet Shortcuts
These keys are available when you are inside a property dialog box (where tabs are present):
| Ctrl+Page Down | Advances to the next tab |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+Page Up | Advances to the previous tab |
| Alt+Home | Jumps to the first tab |
| Ctrl+Tab | Advances to the next tab |
| Ctrl+Shift+Tab | Advances to the previous tab |
