The procedures for adding and editing free text are generally the same as for all types of text supported by Composer. See the preceding topic, General Procedures for Editing Text:

Adding Text

Editing Text

Deleting Text

Selecting Font Type, Size, and Properties

Showing and Hiding Types of Text

Adding International Characters in Text

Here are some special details about adding and editing free text that differ from other types of text:

The keyboard shortcut for the Free Text Palette is SHIFT+F.

A free text object can have multiple lines. While adding or editing the free text, hit the ENTER key to begin a new line.

In a single free text object, you can mix ordinary text with music symbols, such as the following tempo mark:

You can vertically align a selection of multiple free text objects.