Repeat signs
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A repeat sign looks like a double barline with a dot above and below the center line of the staff (see image below). It is used to enclose repeated sections of the score.
Place a start repeat at the beginning of the repeated section and an end repeat barline at the end.
If the start of the repeat section coincides with the beginning of the piece there is no need for a start repeat barline.
Select a barline on a score
Do any of these as required
Drag the square handle (see image below) to extent vertically all barlines across the score.
Ctrl + drag the square handle to extent vertically the selected barline only.
Select a barline on a score
Values of the "Style for Barlines" can be edited in Format→Style→Barlines. Specify thickness, distance etc.
See , for repeat sections with multiple endings.
To change the number of times the repeat section is played, adjust the of the final measure in the dialog.
Ignore Repeat barlines, Jumps, Markers playback by unchecking Play toolbar : Cogwheel → Play repeats, see chapter.
Edit values in .
Under : Barline: Style: leave it as "--", do not edit. Repeat style: winged tip. Other items: see chapter.
See the main chapter
