Create an empty midi region

Hey, from the manual:
Π Tip: If you want to insert one chord per bar into a very busy part, it’s much faster to
create an empty MIDI region, and enter the desired chords into it (the cursor moves to
the next bar when you press Tab in empty regions). Following chord entry, you can
either merge the MIDI region with the original MIDI region in the Arrange area, or copy
and paste all chords at once.
I'm trying to create a few lead sheets that will display chord symbols, and ideally the melody as well. Sounds like it's easier to write in the chord symbols manually using the chord tool from the text box, but how do I create an empty midi region as stated above? The score editor will only open if there is information in a region somewhere. I could play one note I guess...but how's this empty thing work? Also, would you recommend using lead sheet from staff styles in the layout menu? Most jazz charts use a piano staff, melody up top, chord changes in the bottom. Perhaps I need to work backwards and set up the staff styles first, then record into them?
j

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