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Notation reference
Stems
Stems are vertical lines that extend from noteheads that are a half note or shorter in duration. In combination with notehead design, they allow the duration of each note to be clearly identified.
Erasing the background of stems crossed by hairpins
You can erase the backgrounds of all stems project-wide that are crossed by hairpins. This can aid legibility in tightly spaced scores and allow hairpins closer to the staff.

Erasing the background of stems crossed by hairpins

You can erase the backgrounds of all stems project-wide that are crossed by hairpins. This can aid legibility in tightly spaced scores and allow hairpins closer to the staff.

Procedure

Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-E to open Engraving Options.
Click Notes in the category list.
In the Stems section, activate/deactivate Erase background behind stems with erasure of width [n] spaces.
Optional: Change the value in the value field.
Click Apply, then Close.

Result

The backgrounds of all stems project-wide that are crossed by hairpins are erased when the option is activated, and not erased when the option is deactivated. The erasure padding follows your set value.

Example


Figure 1. Stems crossed by hairpin with non-erased backgrounds	Figure 2. Stems crossed by hairpin with erased backgrounds