I have a client asking if there is a way to shift a staccato mark vertically slightly more away from a note. The note is treble C, so the staccato mark is in the "E" space. If I try to drag up, the dot immediately jumps above the staff, where I then have fine control over its position.
Is there a way to have this same fine control while remaining within the staff?
Thanks!
Shifting Staccato marks vertically within staff
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Bill Stevens
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If you double-click the staccato box you get the articulation designer and you have some options that might help, such as unclicking Avoid Staff Lines and unclicking Always Place Outside Staff.
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npatton
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Thanks so much Bill. Very helpful. I think you're onto something here (and I wasn't aware of this shortcut). However, it unlocked ALL the staccato marks for the entire 63 page score, moving tons of other markings where I didn't want them. Bummer.
However, I WILL be able to use this solution in other projects, so thanks again!
n
However, I WILL be able to use this solution in other projects, so thanks again!
n
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zuill
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You can create a duplicate Staccato for just some spots, and use that. Leave the other Staccato for the rest of the score.
Zuill
Zuill
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