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8.1.1 Text scripts

It is possible to place arbitrary strings of text or Text markup above or below notes by using a string c^"text". By default, these indications do not influence the note spacing, but by using the command \fatText, the widths will be taken into account

     c4^"longtext" \fatText c4_"longlongtext" c4

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More complex formatting may also be added to a note by using the markup command,

     c'4^\markup { bla \bold bla }

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The \markup is described in more detail in Text markup.

Predefined commands

\fatText, \emptyText.

See also

In this manual: Text markup.

Program reference: TextScript.

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