c4^"longtext" \fatText c4_"longlongtext" c4
@end lilypond
+@noindent
+To prevent text from influencing spacing, use @code{\emptyText}.
+
More complex formatting may also be added to a note by using the
markup command,
@lilypond[fragment,ragged-right,verbatim,quote]
@node Blank music sheet
@subsection Blank music sheet
+@cindex Sheet music, empty
+@cindex Staves, blank sheet
+
A blank music sheet can be produced also by using invisible notes, and
removing @code{Bar_number_engraver}.