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Increasing the value makes the gaps between dashes/dots larger. Decreasing the value makes

the gaps between dashes/dots smaller.

TIP

You can nd options to set the default size of the gaps between dashes/dots in all dashed/dotted

ties project-wide by clicking Advanced Options in the Design section of the Ties page in

Engrave > Engraving Options.

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Project-wide engraving options for ties on page 718

Tie curvature direction

The direction of tie curvatures is determined by the stem direction of the notes/chords at each

end of the tie, the number of notes in chords at each end, and the number of voices on the staff.

Tied single notes in single-voice contexts

If a single voice is active and a tie joins two single notes, tie curvature direction is determined by

the stem directions of the notes at either end of the tie.

● If the stem directions match, the tie curves away from the notes and is positioned on the

notehead side.

● If the stem directions differ, the tie curves upwards by default.

Tied chords in single-voice contexts

If a tie joins two chords, the direction of the ties is determined by the number of tied notes in the

chords.

● For an even number, the ties are equally split between curving towards the notehead end

and curving towards the stem end.

● For an uneven number, the majority of ties curve towards the notehead end.

Tied notes in multiple-voice contexts

Ties are positioned on the stem side and are curved as follows:

● For up-stem voices, ties curve upwards.

● For down-stem voices, ties curve downwards.

● For overlapping/interlocking pitches in multiple voices, the rules for tied chords in single-

voice contexts apply. All notes in all voices are treated as if they belong to a single voice.

TIP

You can change the default tie curvature direction of ties between notes with different stem

directions on the Ties page in Engrave > Engraving Options.

You can also change the curvature direction of ties individually.