The commands grouped under the Zoom menu item control the magnification level of the note grid and notation display. FreeStyle has a wide range of zoom levels, from a bird’s-eye view to a very enlarged display. Use the following commands to quickly change the zoom level. FreeStyle has many levels of magnification. When zooming around, you can jump directly to a particular setting, or gradually zoom in or out one setting at a time. The zoom commands in the menu affect time and pitch zoom levels simultaneously. You can zoom just time or just pitch in the graphic editing view by using the zoom sliders.
(1) In
Zooming in enlarges the note grid and notation display to make notes larger. Zooming in gives you a high degree of resolution and makes it easier to see the music. Use this command repeatedly to zoom in one magnification level at a time.
(2) Out
Zooming out reduces the display to make notes smaller and to give you more of an overview of the music. When you zoom out, you can see more at a time. Use this command repeatedly to zoom out one magnification level at a time.
(3) Back
Zooming back brings the magnification back to the previous level you were using just before the current zoom level. This command lets you easily switch between any two zoom levels. Just zoom to one level, zoom to another level, and then use the Zoom Back command repeatedly to switch between the two. It’s also a convenient command to use right after zooming in to do a fine edit, to get you back to where you were. Zoom back restores the scroll position as well as the zoom level.
(4) Normal
Returns the display to the standard magnification level (the level you see when you first open a new document). In the Notation view, this command returns the display to 100% magnification.
(5) To Fit
Fills the window with the currently selected region of notes. If nothing is selected when you choose this command, FreeStyle zooms out to show as much section or song as possible.
(6) Zooming shortcuts
FreeStyle has the following shortcuts for zooming:
