Auto-Select Newly Added Text for Editing

Your idea

When adding text to a measure (e.g., via the Text tool), a default text element is created, requiring manual selection and deletion before entering custom text. This adds unnecessary steps to the workflow.

I propose auto-selecting the newly created text element upon placement, allowing users to immediately edit and input their desired text. This would streamline the process significantly.

Additionally, for rehearsal marks, I often modify them, but I understand other users may prefer the default behavior. To accommodate different preferences, it would be ideal to make this auto-select behavior customizable through a setting (e.g., a toggle in Preferences for "Auto-select new text elements for editing").

This feature would enhance efficiency and flexibility for all users.

Thank you for considering this request!

Problem to be solved

My idea would solve the problem of repetitive manual steps when adding custom text to a score.
Currently, users must manually select and delete the default text before entering their own, which slows down the workflow.

Auto-selecting the newly added text for immediate editing would save time and streamline the process, especially for frequent text edits. A customizable option would also ensure flexibility for users who prefer the existing behavior.

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Start by tracing the existing Text tool behavior when a new text element is placed, then review how Preferences expose configurable editing behavior. Define whether auto-selection applies to all text elements or only selected types such as rehearsal marks, and verify that the setting and immediate editing workflow behave consistently.