Changing the position of time signatures on bracketed groups

By default, time signatures shown once per bracket are centered on each bracketed group. You can change their vertical position on bracketed groups for all layouts project-wide; for example, it is common in film scores to show the top of large time signatures aligned with the top of each bracketed group.

You can also choose to show a single large time signature on all the staves between brass and string instruments, rather than showing smaller time signatures on each bracketed/braced staff group. This section typically includes percussion, harps, and pianos.

Procedure

1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-E to open Engraving Options.
2. In the category list, click Time Signatures.
3. In the Time Signatures Centered on Brackets section, choose one of the following options for Vertical alignment relative to bracket:

   • Top

   • Middle

4. Choose one of the following options for Instruments between brass and strings:

   • Treat as single bracket

   • Treat separately

5. Click Apply, then Close.