As a Encore user I really appreciate the ability to color the staffs when working with large scores. I would make the Strings red, Flutes blue etc. Then when I needed to work on a particular instrument section I could quickly locate/navigate there. Sibelius 3 has the ability to only show staffs you wish to work on---I still miss the color scheme, because it worked so well. It is important that this function is view only------no need to print the staffs color. I have enjoyed working with Sibelius, it is a fine program.
Shawn