Changing the horizontal position of starting fret numbers

Dorico Pro Help

Product
Dorico Pro
Version
5.1
Language
English
Document type
Webhelp
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You can choose whether all starting fret numbers in chord diagrams appear on the right or left of the diagram. By default, starting fret numbers appear on the right.

Procedure

  1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-E to open Engraving Options.
  2. In the category list, click Chord Diagrams.
  3. In the Fret Numbers section, choose one of the following options for Horizontal position:
    • Left

    • Right

  4. Click Apply, then Close.

Result

The position of starting fret numbers relative to chord diagrams is changed project-wide.

Tip

There are other options on the Chord Diagrams page to control the appearance and exact position of fret numbers.