How to print page number on the first page?
It seems that Musescore does not print a page number on the first page of a score in spite of what is said here -> https://musescore.org/en/handbook/page-settings#first-page
This is true even though both "First Page" and "Odd/Even" are checked along with "Footer Text" in the section of "General Style" called "Header, Footer, Numbers".
My need for printing a page number on the first page pertains to using separate files for producing different parts of the score. However, the printed version is intended to be combined (joined) with other parts of the score. The page numbers need to progress normally. I think this is an important capability. Did I miss something that I need to do to make this happen or might we be dealing with a bug?
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I'll tell all the steps for anyone else interested.
To show the page number on the first page, in the header or footer you must have a check on "Show First" and use $P, not $p. Metatags are case sensitive. FYI there is also a $c and $C which show copyrights on only certain pages.
In reply to I'll tell all the steps for… by mike320
I prefer $N over $P, as that shows page numbers only if there is more than one page
In reply to I prefer $N over $P, as that… by Jojo-Schmitz
I believe $P is better than $N for the OP's purpose since they always want a page number so they can print different files and put them together with proper page numbers.
In reply to I believe $P is better than … by mike320
try it. $N should print also it there is a page number offset for a score
In reply to try it. $N should print also… by Jojo-Schmitz
I never used $N before. The description sounded like it wouldn't work, but it does if page number is greater than 0. The only time this will be an issue is if the OP wants a page number on the first page in the first file, which would likely not be needed.
In reply to I'll tell all the steps for… by mike320
Thank you!
Very nice! Many thanks.
This is good to know. I also, now, see that there are hints displayed when hovering the mouse over the places where the footers are entered. However, I still haven't been able to find this information in the handbook. Is it there? If not, it might be nice to put it there.
Anyway, that solves my problem very nicely. Very grateful for such good feedback.
In reply to Very nice! Many thanks… by aajax
Here's the handbook link: https://musescore.org/en/handbook/score-properties#header-footer. I found it from the page you get when you select Support->Handbook in the menu above.