# Blocs de texte

*Not to be confused with header, see* [*Header and footer*](https://handbook.musescore.org/fr/text/header-and-footer) *chapter.*

## Overview

A **text block** is a Text object in [frame](https://handbook.musescore.org/fr/formatting/using-frames-for-additional-content). Used together with a vertical frame that spans whole width of a page, they are designed to elegantly:

* Display the title, subtitle composer, arranger, lyricist etc at the beginning of a score.
* Display details of individual pieces within a suite.
* Display lyrics at the end of a song/hymn.

Score created from certain template contains a top vertical frame with Text objects on the *first page*. They are automatically assigned with information provided by user in the **New Score** dialog, see [Setting up score : Additional score information](https://handbook.musescore.org/fr/basics/setting-up-your-score#additional-score-information) . They are *not* header, header is the functionality to add text to *every pages*, see [Header and footer](https://handbook.musescore.org/fr/text/header-and-footer) chapter.

## Adding text blocks to your score

Add an appropriate frame first if there is none, see [Using frames for additional content](https://handbook.musescore.org/fr/formatting/using-frames-for-additional-content).

To add a text block to a frame, either:

* Right-click on the frame and select **Add** , then select **Text**, **Title**, **Subtitle**, **Composer**, **Lyricist**, or **Part name**, or
* Select the frame, then from the menu bar select **Add→Text** → **Title**, **Subtitle**, **Composer**, **Lyricist**, or **Part name** . This method does not have **Text** option.

Every option explained above adds a blank object, regardless of information provided in New Score dialog or metadata tags (see [Project properties](https://handbook.musescore.org/fr/file-management/project-properties) chapter. Content entered into the said object also does not change the metadata tags. The main difference between these options is the default alignment positioning and font size, see ["Text block text style"](#text-block-text-style) section.

## Changing the appearance of text blocks

1. Select a Text object.
2. In the [Properties panel](https://handbook.musescore.org/fr/basics/properties-panel), edit the desired property. Some useful properties are:
   * **Alignment** under **Text** section.
   * **Offset** in the window appeared after clicking on **Appearance** button, see also [Adjusting elements directly](https://handbook.musescore.org/fr/basics/adjusting-elements-directly) chapter.
   * **Match staff size** checkbox under **Text** section. It is collapsed inside **Show more** button. See [Score size and spacing : Page Settings window](https://handbook.musescore.org/fr/formatting/score-size-and-spacing) chapter.

To save settings into a style profile, click on the ellipsis (three dots) icon to the right of a property and select “”Save as default style for this score”, see [Templates and styles](https://handbook.musescore.org/fr/customization/templates-and-styles) chapter.

## Text block text Properties

The text properties of a selected text block can be changed in the **Text** section of the [Properties](https://handbook.musescore.org/fr/basics/properties-panel) panel.

Alternatively you may wish to choose a different text style altogether from the dropdown list under “Text style” (in **Properties**: **Text**→**More**)

## Text block text Style

*See the main chapter* [*Templates and styles*](https://handbook.musescore.org/fr/customization/templates-and-styles)

* Values of the "Style for text inside Part name" can be edited in **Format→Style→Text Style→Instrument Name (Part)**.
* Values of the "Style for text inside Text (text object type)" can be edited in **Format→Style→Text Style→Frame**.
* Values of the "Style for text inside Title" can be edited in **Format→Style→Text Style→Title**.
* Values of the "Style for text inside Subtitle" can be edited in **Format→Style→Text Style→Subtitle**.
* Values of the "Style for text inside Composer" can be edited in **Format→Style→Text Style→Composer**.
* Values of the "Style for text inside Lyricist" can be edited in **Format→Style→Text Style→Lyricist**.

## See also

* [Using frames for additional content](https://handbook.musescore.org/fr/formatting/using-frames-for-additional-content)