You can erase the background of all time signatures on single staves project-wide that are spanned by ties. This can improve the readability of time signatures in such circumstances.
Procedure
- Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-E to open Engraving Options.
- In the category list, click Time Signatures.
- In the Design section, activate/deactivate Erase background behind time signature inside staff with erasure of width [n] spaces.
- Optional: Change the value in the value field.
- Click Apply, then Close.
Result
The backgrounds of all time signatures on single staves project-wide that are spanned by ties are erased when the option is activated, and not erased when the option is deactivated. The erasure padding follows your set value.