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finalizer
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by finalizer » Mon Jan 30, 2023 7:54 pm
How can I adjust the distance before and after barlines?
There is nothing in the score that justifies that big space at the beginning of the measure, and I want to bring it to the minimum.
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Peter Thomsen
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by Peter Thomsen » Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:51 pm
Document menu > Document Options > Notes & Rests
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finalizer
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by finalizer » Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:51 pm
Thanks, but it didn't change much:
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After I changed to 0 Spacing Before Music

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by finalizer » Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:14 pm
It's alright, it worked after I applied Automatic Music Spacing. Thanks again!