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Notation reference
Slurs
Slurs are tapered, curved lines that join notes to indicate legato articulation and phrasing.
Slur curvature direction
Slurs can curve upwards, downwards, or have a multi-segment S-shape. Dorico SE automatically determines the appropriate curvature direction for slurs based on the notes within their ranges, but you can change the curvature direction of slurs manually.
Changing the curvature direction of slurs

Changing the curvature direction of slurs

Prerequisite

The lower zone is shown.
Properties is selected in the lower zone toolbar.
You have chosen the appropriate property scope for local properties.

Procedure

Select the slurs whose curvature direction you want to change.
In the Properties panel, activate Direction in the Slurs group.
Choose one of the following options:
- Up
- Down
- Up/Down (mirrored S-shape)
- Down/Up (S-shape)

Result

The curvature direction of the selected slurs is changed. If the property scope was set to Locally, this change only takes effect in the current layout and frame chain.