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To set the primary font for a lyric, see To set the font for lyrics globally. Use the following method for exceptions to the primary font.

To change fonts within a lyric

  1. Click the Lyrics tool . The Lyric menu appears. If you want to specify a particular lyric type or number, from the Lyrics menu, choose Specify Current Lyric.
  2. Choose Lyrics > Lyrics window. The Lyrics window appears. If you have several lyric sections of the same type, use the drop-down menus to select the ones you want to change.
  3. Select the text whose font you want to change (so that it’s highlighted).
  4. Choose Text > Font and select the desired font and click OK.
  5. Click OK (or press ENTER) to confirm your settings.

To prevent changing the type size for lyrics attached to cue notes

See To set the font for lyrics globally. See also To prevent attached lyrics and chord symbols from shrinking.

 

 

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