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Key signatures
Key signatures are the markings that show the current key of music by indicating which notes in the scale for that key are sharpened or flattened. They are shown at the start of each system on every applicable staff.
Erasing the background of key signatures
You can erase the backgrounds of accidentals in all key signatures project-wide that are spanned by ties. This can improve the readability of key signatures in such circumstances.

Erasing the background of key signatures

You can erase the backgrounds of accidentals in all key signatures project-wide that are spanned by ties. This can improve the readability of key signatures in such circumstances.

Procedure

Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-E to open Engraving Options.
In the category list, click Key Signatures.
Activate/Deactivate Erase background behind key signature accidentals with erasure of width [n] spaces.
Optional: Change the value in the value field.
Click Apply, then Close.

Result

The backgrounds of accidentals in all key signatures project-wide that are spanned by ties are erased when the option is activated, and not erased when the option is deactivated.

The erasure padding around each accidental follows your set value.

Example


Figure 1. Key signature accidentals with non-erased backgrounds	Figure 2. Key signature accidentals with erased backgrounds