To adjust the placement of an individual tie

1. Choose Window > Advanced Tools. Click the Special Tools Tool  , then click the measure containing a tie to adjust.
2. Click the Tie Tool  . Three handles appear on each tie in the measure.
3. Double-click the left or right handle of the tie. The Tie Alterations dialog box appears.
4. Set the horizontal starting position of the tie in relation to the first tied note. Enter a value (in measurement units) into the Start H: text box to position the tie horizontally away from the inside edge of the note. A larger number moves the tie to the right; a smaller number (including negative numbers) moves it to the left.
5. Set the vertical starting position of the tie in relation to the first tied note. Enter a value (in measurement units) into the Start V: text box. Type a larger number to move the tie up, a smaller number (including negative numbers) to move it down.
6. Set the horizontal ending position of the tie in relation to the second tied note. Enter a value (in measurement units) into the End H: text box to position the tie horizontally away from the inside edge of the note. A larger number moves the tie to the right; a smaller number (including negative numbers) moves it to the left.
7. Set the vertical ending position of the tie in relation to the second tied note. Enter a value (in measurement units) into the End V: text box. Type a larger number to move the tie up, a smaller number (including negative numbers) to move it down.
8. Click OK to save your changes. Click Cancel to dismiss the dialog box without making any changes.

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