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Notation reference
Octave lines
Octave lines indicate where notes are played higher/lower than they appear in the score or part.
Positions of octave lines
By default, octave lines that indicate notes are played higher than written are placed above the staff, while octave lines that indicate notes are played lower than written are placed below the staff.
Changing the alignment of octave line numerals relative to notes
You can change whether the left edge, center, or right edge of individual octave line numerals is aligned with the first note to which each octave line applies.

Changing the alignment of octave line numerals relative to notes

You can change whether the left edge, center, or right edge of individual octave line numerals is aligned with the first note to which each octave line applies.

Procedure

Select the octave lines whose numeral alignment relative to notes you want to change. You can do this in Write mode and Engrave mode.
In the Properties panel, activate L alignment in the Octave Lines group.
Select one of the following options from the menu:
- Left
- Center
- Right

Result

The alignment of the numerals of the selected octave lines is changed. For example, if you select Right, the right edge of the selected octave line numerals is aligned with the first noteheads to which the octave lines apply.