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Notation reference
Ties
A tie is a curved line that joins two notes of the same pitch. When notes are longer than the maximum duration of a bar in the prevailing time signature, they automatically appear in Dorico Elements as tie chains; that is, a sequence of adjacent notes joined with ties.
Ties in Engrave mode
In Engrave mode, each tie has five square handles that you can move independently. Some handles are connected to others, meaning moving one can affect the position of neighboring handles.

Ties in Engrave mode

In Engrave mode, each tie has five square handles that you can move independently. Some handles are connected to others, meaning moving one can affect the position of neighboring handles.

Ties have the following handles in Engrave mode:

Left endpoint
Left control point
Tie height
Right control point
Right endpoint

For example, moving the left endpoint moves both the start of a tie and the other handles apart from the right endpoint. However, moving the right control point only causes the tie height handle to move as well. This gives you fine control over the shape of ties, while ensuring the end result remains curved and smooth.

You can move these handles to change the shape/angle of ties with the keyboard, with the mouse, and by using properties in the Ties group of the Properties panel.