Mr. Bruni,
The simplified example as edited by you does work. If I modify \halign
#-5 to #-10 the column does indeed shift horizontally.
If I may be so bold, can you, will you, explain what the \halign values
mean? For the test example using just "Text" as the text to enter, using
#-5 and #-10 and #-15 moves the text horizonally to the right about the
distance I expect, roughly equivalent to 5 spaces, 10 spaces, and 15
spaces. But when I use the actual text, a seven-word phrase, #-5 results
in text so far to the right that half the line is off the right side of
the page. I have to use trial and error to figure out that #-2.5 is the
value.
This is obviously my lack of understanding at work. Why a four-character
word moves to the right exactly as I expect it to yet a seven-work
phrase of text moves five times as far thus requiring use of a *smaller*
value to position the line correctly is very, very confusing. Also, why
the - instead of a +. Intuitively I'd think - means go <-- way (i,e.,
back, to the left) while + means go --> way (i.e., forward, to the
right). Obvious that is not what happens.
I'm sure there is a rational reason for this behavior and if you can
explain it I'd be most grateful.
There are few things that make me doubt my intelligence more than
dealing with lilypond arcana.
Much thanks,
Guy
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Guy Stalnaker
jimmyg...@gmail.com
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