Slur endpoint positions
In order to avoid collisions, the default positions of slur endpoints vary depending on whether slurs are placed on the notehead side or stem side of notes, their position relative to staff lines, and whether articulations, ties, and other slurs exist at the same rhythmic position.
Slur endpoints relative to noteheads and stems
The default position of slur endpoints relative to noteheads is 1/2 space above a notehead in a space on the staff, and 1/4 space above a notehead on a line on the staff.
Slurs appear between the stems of unbeamed notes when placed on their stem side, and the default setting is for their endpoints to attach a short distance from the end of the stem.
Slur endpoints relative to notes with different stem directions
For slurs between notes with different stem directions, Dorico Elements positions their endpoints close to the notehead by default so that the shape and curvature direction of slurs reflects the rising or descending pitch contour of phrases, including when they span multiple staves.
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Slur endpoints relative to articulations
By default, articulations of force and stress are placed outside slur endpoints, and articulations of duration are placed inside slur endpoints, which automatically raises the endpoints. For example, accents and stress marks are placed outside the ends of slurs but staccato and tenuto marks are placed inside the ends of slurs.
Slurs are placed outside articulations on notes in the middle of slurs.
Slur endpoints relative to ties and other slurs
The default position of slur endpoints is 1/4 space above an existing slur that starts/ends on the same note.