Shortcut for Preferences>Note Input>Play Notes When Editing

[scorster]

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Regarding: Preferences>Note Input>Play Notes When Editing

I have not found an Action for Preferences>Note Input>Play Notes When Editing in MuseScore 4 Preferences, so I'm requesting one be added if one does not currently exist. Additionally I advocate for a toggle button that the user can add to MuseScore 4's main toolbar, where it can be prominently displayed.

One could argue that such a toggle is readily accomplished via a "mute" button on a QWERTY keyboard, but I don't think it's safe to assume that all keyboards have such a key, and even for keyboards that have a "mute" key that does not afford a versatile solution.

First: A QWERTY or an AZERTY mute button likely only mutes sound routed to the "System Output", or directly routed to Internal Speakers or headphones. Thus it won't mute sound sent to an audio interface, which may be central to a user's audio configuration.

Second: Muting all sound output would be undesirable in a context where I just want to toggle Play Notes When Editing Off, such as:

a) when I want to hear MuseScore's playback—just not MuseScore note entry or selection
b) when I want to hear sound emanating from another music/audio app
c) when I want to hear sound emanating from another music/audio app and from MuseScore's playback. And this is frequently true!
d) when I need to hear MuseScore's playback and audio from a Zoom session—just not MuseScore note entry or selection

Problem to be solved

Sometimes I need a way to quickly and temporarily silence the sounds MuseScore makes on input or selection.

Here's a use case: In my studio (or on a music lesson Zoom call) a student is practicing with a hardcopy of a score I've created. I notice something I want to edit or add to the score. While he or she practices I want to quickly and easily toggle Play Notes When Editing so I can silently make these changes. (The requested MuseScore shortcut would make all this readily possible. )

In contrast, if I mute all sound output I'm effectively muting anyone on the Zoom call. Muting a private student on Zoom is rarely advisable as it can lead to an uncomfortable disconnect if they are trying to communicate with me.