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To add “word extensions” on specific syllables only

  1. Click the Lyrics tool  image\Lyric_Tool.gif. The Lyrics menu appears.
  2. Choose Lyrics > Lyric options.   
  3. Choose Word Extensions. The Word Extensions dialog box appears.
  4. Check Only Create on Lyrics with Underscores (_).
  5. Make sure Use Smart Word Extensions is checked.  
  6. Click OK twice to confirm your settings.      
  7. Add an underscore (_) after a syllable to define a word extension either while using Type Into Score, or while entering into the Lyrics window.  

Note. If Smart Word Extensions if turned Off in the Word Extensions dialog box, underscore characters will not convert to word extensions.

 

 

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