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Composer enables you to specify alternative endings (1, 2, etc.) for repeats, such as this "closed" ending: or this "open" ending:
Composer supports alternating or non-sequential endings. In the following example, the sequence of performed measures is 2 through 5, 2 through 3, 6 through 7, 2 through 5, and then continuing with 8: To add an ending:
-- OR -- Type the vertical line character "|", which suggests the shape of a barline. Composer will display the following Barline Palette:
Composer will automatically enter Add Mode. The mouse cursor will change to the Add Mode shape:
-- OR -- Type "en" for ending.
Composer will display the Ending dialog box: In the dialog, the Ending at Measure indicates the measure you clicked to add the ending.
To remove an ending:
Composer will highlight the selected ending object in the color blue.
To change the ending number(s), measure length, or style (open or closed) of an ending:
-- OR -- Type SHIFT+Enter. That is, while holding down the SHIFT key, hit the ENTER key. This will bring up the Ending dialog, as illustrated above.
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