9: Da capo, dal segno, coda - how to enter in a score

Sibelius 3 and later can automatically play back complex repeat structures involving up to eight repetitions.

Versions of Sibelius earlier than Sibelius 3 do not support the playback of markings such as da capo (D.C.), da segno (D.S.) and coda. However, all these markings can be easily entered in your score.

To insert the coda symbol in your score, the best way is to use Tempo text. The symbol appears as an item in the word menu, or you can type Command-Shift-O or Ctrl+Shift+O and when entered in your score, will be duplicated in all parts. The segno is also most conveniently inserted as tempo text from the word menu or by typing Command-4 or Ctrl+Shift+4. This is not the only way of inputting these symbols – but it is the easiest! Note that da capo (D.C.) and dal segno (D.S.) text is also found in the Tempo text word menu.

If playback of da capo, dal segno etc. is necessary, we suggest that you upgrade to the latest version.