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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 font used for tuplet numbers/ratios
By default, tuplet numbers/ratios are drawn in a bold, italic, Arabic font that is similar in appearance to fingerings. You can change the font used for all tuplet numbers/ratios project-wide. This also affects the appearance of note value indications.

Changing the font used for tuplet numbers/ratios

By default, tuplet numbers/ratios are drawn in a bold, italic, Arabic font that is similar in appearance to fingerings. You can change the font used for all tuplet numbers/ratios project-wide. This also affects the appearance of note value indications.

Procedure

Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-E to open Engraving Options.
In the category list, click Tuplets.
In the Number and Ratio section, choose one of the following options for Tuplet digit style:
- Bold weight
- Regular weight
- Plain font
Click Apply, then Close.

Result

The font used for tuplet numbers/ratios project-wide is changed.

Tip

You can edit different aspects of the font styles used for tuplets, such as their font size, in the Edit Font Styles dialog.

Bold weight and Regular weight are both based on the Tuplet Font style, which must be SMuFL-compliant.
Plain font uses the Tuplet Plain Font style, which can be any text font.