Aligning lyrics
Hello, I need some help! Is it possible in MS to automatically align the lyrics of each and every verse to the notes of the upper (melody) voice? The attached example was created in NWC using hidden voices.
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Input verse 1 lyrics. Click first lyric and Shift-click last lyric. In Properties > Appearance adjust the vertical offset. Alternatively: select range. Right-click a verse 1 lyric to open the contextual menu. > Select > More and click to open the 'Select' menu. Tick 'Same subtype' and 'In selection' > OK. Adjust offset.
In reply to [inline:node354659.png] by MichLeon
Thank you, I've managed to do that. However, I had to uncheck "Automatic placement" in the F8 menu for the 3rd verse to place lyrics below the second staff.
In reply to Thank you, I've managed to… by humate
" I had to uncheck "Automatic placement" in the F8 menu for the 3rd verse to place lyrics below the second staff"
I think you will find that @MichLeon's example used Lyrics for Voice 1 (switched to position Above rather than Below the stave), and Lyrics for Voice 2 (default position, below the stave).
If you want a new verse directly below a preceding verse:
- in the preceding verse, position your cursor at the end of the first syllable at the start of the system
- press Enter
- start typing the first syllable for the next verse
You should not have to tinker with Automatic Placement.
In reply to I think you will find that … by DanielR
I've added verses 2 and 3 exactly as you mentioned. However, Auto Placement does not allow to place verse 3 below the lower staff line, that's why I had to disable it. Examples attached.