Changing the accidental duration rule

You can change the accidental duration rule to the one most appropriate for your project.

Procedure

  1. In Write mode, choose Write > Notation Options.

    The Notation Options dialog opens.

  2. In the Flows list, select the flows in which you want to change the accidental duration rule in one of the following ways:
    • Ctrl/Cmd-click individual flows.

    • Shift-click adjacent flows.

    • Click Select All.

    By default, only the current flow is selected when you open the dialog.

  3. Select Accidentals from the Category menu.
  4. In the Basic section, choose one of the following options for Accidental duration rule:
    • Common Practice

    • Second Viennese School

    • Modernist

  5. Click Apply, then Close.