Repeat signs

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.

Adding repeat signs to your score

Simple repeats

Place a start repeat barline 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.

Multiple ending repeats

See Voltas, for repeat sections with multiple endings.

Changing playback of repeat signs

To change the number of times the repeat section is played, adjust the Play count of the final measure in the Measure properties dialog.

Changing appearance of repeat signs

In the Properties panel, you can specify repeat barlines with winged tips in "Barlines: repeat style".

Repeat properties

See Changing appearance of repeat signs (above).

Repeat style

You can specify repeat barlines with winged tips, and change the distance from the barline to dots for all repeat barlines in Format→Style→Barlines.