Changing the vertical alignment of chord symbols

Dorico Pro Help

Product
Dorico Pro
Version
5.1
Language
English
Document type
Webhelp
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fluidtopics

You can change whether chord symbols are aligned at the same vertical position across the width of each system. You can also change how multi-line chord symbols, such as polychord chord symbols, are vertically aligned relative to single-line chord symbols.

Procedure

  1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-E to open Engraving Options.
  2. In the category list, click Chord Symbols.
  3. In the Position section, activate/deactivate Align chord symbols across width of system.
  4. Choose one of the following options for Alignment of multi-line chord symbols relative to single-line chord symbols:
    • Top

    • Middle

    • Bottom

  5. Click Apply, then Close.