Unwanted dashes in the lyrics line.

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jonesrgv
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Finale Version: Songwriter 2012
Operating System: Windows

Post by jonesrgv » Thu Aug 16, 2018 4:23 pm

I'm using Songwriter 2012 in Windows.
I am entering lyrics for different voice parts, but unwanted dashes are appearing, mostly between the words, but sometimes under the words. I can't select and delete them.
Any ideas please?
Russell - Songwriter 2012 PC


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zuill
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Finale Version: Finale 2011-v26.3.1
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Post by zuill » Thu Aug 16, 2018 4:35 pm

This often happens when lyrics are entered into different verses accidentally, thus confusing Finale. This can also happen if different layers are used, but less likely. If you can post the file, we can probably help hunt down the problem.

Zuill
Windows 10, Finale 2011-v26.3.1
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jonesrgv
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Joined: Mon Oct 28, 2013 1:14 pm
Finale Version: Songwriter 2012
Operating System: Windows

Post by jonesrgv » Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:50 pm

Many thanks Zuill.
I was sure you were right but, in fact the marks have now disappeared. Very strange!
Russell - Songwriter 2012 PC

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