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Notation reference
Tuplets
Tuplets indicate where a beat is divided into a different number of subdivisions than is usually expected according to the current meter. They can be used to fit more notes or fewer notes in a beat than usually exist in a beat, according to the usual pattern of subdivision.
Tuplet numbers/ratios
Tuplet numbers and ratios are very similar: both indicate the number of equal notes included in the tuplet, such as 3 for triplets, but tuplet ratios also include the number of normal notes into whose duration the tuplet fits, such as 3:2 for triplets.
Changing the position of tuplet numbers/ratios
You can change the horizontal positions of tuplet numbers and ratios in individual tuplet brackets, independently of your project-wide setting.

Changing the position of tuplet numbers/ratios

You can change the horizontal positions of tuplet numbers and ratios in individual tuplet brackets, independently of your project-wide setting.

Procedure

Select the tuplet brackets whose tuplet number/ratio positions you want to change. You can do this in Write mode and Engrave mode.
In the Properties panel, activate Center in the Tuplets group.
Choose one of the following options:
- Visual
- Rhythmic

Visual positions tuplet numbers/ratios at the visual center of the tuplet beam or tuplet bracket.
Rhythmic positions tuplet numbers/ratios at the rhythmic center of the tuplet beam or tuplet bracket, which might be visually off-center.

Tip

Deactivating the property returns tuplets to your project-wide setting.
You can change the horizontal position of tuplet numbers/ratios on all tuplets project-wide in the Number and Ratio section of the Tuplets page in Engrave > Engraving Options.