Hairpins are line objects. To create a hairpin first select a note to mark the start point.

• H: Creates a crescendo hairpin
• Shift+H: Creates a diminuendo hairpin (decrescendo)

You can also create hairpins by dragging a hairpin symbol from the line palette to a note head.

1. H creates a crescendo hairpin:
   
2. Double click switches to edit mode:
   
3. Shift+Right moves end anchor:
   
4. Right moves end point: