Text Alignment
Align your song text left, center, right, or justified.
Use the alignment controls when you want a paragraph or section to sit differently on the page.
Change alignment
Place the caret in the line you want to change, or select multiple lines.
Use one of the alignment buttons in the toolbar:
- Align Left
- Center
- Align Right
- Justify
If your selection covers more than one paragraph, Chordly applies the chosen alignment to each selected paragraph.
Keyboard shortcuts
| Action | Mac | Windows / Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Align left | Shift+Cmd+L | Shift+Ctrl+L |
| Center | Shift+Cmd+E | Shift+Ctrl+E |
| Align right | Shift+Cmd+R | Shift+Ctrl+R |
| Justify | Shift+Cmd+J | Shift+Ctrl+J |
When alignment is useful
Alignment is especially useful for:
- centered titles
- section labels or cues
- arranging lyrics differently for print or stage reading
If you are trying to create more breathing room between lines or sections, use Spacing instead.