When the clef for a staff changes in mid-score, it’s customary to print that inserted clef at a slightly reduced size. Depending on the symbol and font you’re using, you may also need to adjust the reduced clef’s horizontal position (distance from the barline) on the staff. The vertical position of such a clef is determined in the Clef Designer (see To design a new clef, above). Here’s how to modify the percentage reduction and position of an inserted clef.

To globally change the position and size of inserted clefs

1. Choose Document > Document Options > Clefs. The Clef options appear.
2. Enter a new percentage value in the Default Clef Change/Percent text box. The number here is the reduction (or enlargement) you want applied to an inserted clef, relative to 100% (normal size).
3. To adjust the horizontal placement of an inserted clef, enter a new value in the Default Clef Change/Offset text box. This number determines the distance between the clef and the following barline or notes. (Again, the units are the currently-selected Measurement Units.) A negative number moves the clef farther to the left.
4. Click OK (or press ENTER).

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