Erasing the background of stems

Dorico Pro Help

Product
Dorico Pro
Version
5.1
Language
English
Document type
Webhelp
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You can erase the backgrounds of all stems project-wide; for example, to ensure hairpins remain legible when appearing close to the staff in tightly spaced scores.

Procedure

  1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-E to open Engraving Options.
  2. In the category list, click Notes.
  3. In the Stems section, activate/deactivate Erase background behind stems with erasure of width [n] spaces.
  4. Optional: Change the value in the value field.
  5. Click Apply, then Close.

Result

The backgrounds of all stems project-wide are erased when the option is activated, and not erased when the option is deactivated. The erasure padding follows your set value.

Example

Stems crossed by hairpin with non-erased backgrounds
Stems crossed by hairpin with erased backgrounds