These instructions show you how to set the default position for all full and abbreviated group names. You can override these positions on a group-by-group and system-by-system basis, however; see To reposition group names (individually).

To position group names (globally)

1. Click the Staff tool  . The Staff menu appears.
2. Choose Staff > Set Default Name Positions > Full Group Names or Abbreviated Group Names. The Position Full Group Name--Default or Position Abbreviated Group Name--Default dialog box appears, depending on your menu selection.
3. Specify the alignment of the group name by choosing Alignment > Left, Right, or Center. Finale automatically selects the matching setting (Left, Right or Center) from the Justification drop-down list.
4. Optional: Specify the justification for multi-line names by choosing Left, Right, Center, or Forced Full from the Justification drop-down list. You may need to change the justification for multi-line names.

Note. choosing Full justification will currently have the same effect as choosing Left justification, since each line is treated as the end of a paragraph.

5. Drag the name in the display area to adjust its position, or enter values, in measurement units, into the H: and V: text boxes to adjust the position of the name. The H: value determines the horizontal distance between the beginning of the group name and the left edge of the staff. By default, Finale vertically centers group names between the first and last staff in the group. A horizontal line between the staves indicates the center of the group of staves. The V: value determines the vertical distance of the group name from the center point.
6. Click OK when you have entered the position settings.
7. Tip: If your changes don’t appear to take effect, display the Group Attributes dialog box and make sure that the Position checkbox is not selected. Or, select the group handles and press BACKSPACE.

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