Changing the default stem direction behavior of notes on the middle line of staves

The stems of notes on the middle lines of staves can point upwards/downwards. You can change their default direction, and choose whether the stem direction is determined by the stem directions of any adjacent notes, beam groups, or chords, or always uses the default direction.

1. In Engrave mode, choose Engrave > Engraving Options.

   The Engraving Options dialog opens.

2. Click Notes in the page list.
3. In the Stems section, choose one of the following options for Stem direction for notes on the middle line of the staff in the Stem Directions subsection:

   • Determine by context

   • Use default direction

4. Optional: Choose one of the following options for Default stem direction for notes on the middle line of the staff:

   • Up

   • Down

5. Click Apply, then Close.