I am often creating vocal melody and text scores that involve a verse section and a refrain section. I like to use the "optimize staff spacing" feature to adjust the staff spacing for these scores, but I find that this function still does not leave enough space for my eye, between the bottom line of lyrics and the next system. Is it possible in Sibelius 6 to fine-tune this function and indicate how much space you want between that bottom line of lyrics and the next system? Right now I'm just dragging the systems to get a space that I find more pleasing.
J
sibelius 6 optimize staff spacing
Yes it is definitely possible, and you should avoid dragging staves at all costs. You can choose all the parameters you mention and store them for use in future scores if you wish.
I should best advise you to read through Section 8 (page 557 onwards) of the Reference, as it's a complex subject. There's also a video blog on line where Daniel Spreadbury talks you through many aspects of format and layout. This forum won't allow me to post a direct link.
I should best advise you to read through Section 8 (page 557 onwards) of the Reference, as it's a complex subject. There's also a video blog on line where Daniel Spreadbury talks you through many aspects of format and layout. This forum won't allow me to post a direct link.