musescore / musescore/MuseScore

Add verse number to status bar

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Description

Your idea

Add verse number to status bar

Problem to be solved

Not being sure that I am in the correct verse when entering lyrics

Prior art

Finale has separate screens fro different verses. Selection can be made either from this lyric box, or by choosing the verse when activating the Lyrics tool.

Additional context

This enhancement has been approved by Jojo Schmitz

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Research direction

Start by locating the desktop status bar and the Lyrics tool, then inspect how the active verse is selected from the lyric box or when activating the tool. Done means the currently selected verse number is visible in the status bar and stays aligned with the verse used for lyric entry.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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