Problem with lyrics after update

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Nagnud
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Post by Nagnud » Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:03 am

Hello!

I recently updated Sibelius and after that I got a disturbing issue when I write lyrics.
I have never had this problem before. I can "fix" the problem by reset note spacing, but is there any setting I can change so I don't have to do that and get it ok right away?

I post a picture that explains the problem.

/Nagnud
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MikeLyons
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Post by MikeLyons » Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:11 am

No, there isn't really. Maybe wait until all the lyrics are in and then import one of the standard house styles.

You could try setting these, if you have the full version of Sib (Ultimate) :
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Nagnud
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Joined: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:45 am
Sibelius Version: Ultimate 2020/12
Operating System: Mac

Post by Nagnud » Tue Jan 26, 2021 2:03 pm

Thanks.

But I have the same Note spacing rule- settings you posted.
I have the full version.
What's strange is that I hadn't that problem before the update.

Nagnud

andyg
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Post by andyg » Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:29 pm

'Update' - do you mean a Sibelius update or an Operating System update?

If you've updated to Big Sur on Mac, then you can only use the very latest versions of Sibelius.

Are you forcing Sibelius to have a certain number of bars on a line, rather than letting it flow?

Also consider reducing the font size for lyrics, I always find the default a bit too large anyway.

And I'd consider using 'Reset Note Spacing' a normal part of inputting lyrics, takes just a second or two.

MikeLyons
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Post by MikeLyons » Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:34 pm

The new default fonts require wider spacing. I wasn't suggesting you use the displayed value, but that you make it bigger!
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