Sibelius Pro Document Setup

The importance of document setup and how it can make a difference between an amateur and professional-looking score. To access the document setup window, go to the 'Layout' tab or use the hotkey 'ctrl' 'D'. This window allows users to change the page size, orientation, stave size, and margins.

Page orientation should be kept vertical if possible, as horizontal layout can be awkward for musicians and cause louder page turns. Stave size is crucial for readability, with 7mm being a standard size for instrumental parts. Scores can have more flexible stave sizes, with 5.5mm to 4.5mm being a comfortable range. Smaller sizes should only be used for large orchestral works with limited space.

- Originally created in 2019 as part of the course "Take Your Sibelius Skills to the Next Level".