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To add “word extensions” on specific syllables only

  1. From the Lyrics menu, choose Lyric options.   
  2. Choose Word Extensions. The Word Extensions dialog box appears.
  3. Uncheck Create Automatically When Notes Follow Without Lyrics.   
  4. Make sure Use Smart Word Extensions is checked.  
  5. Click OK twice to confirm your settings.      
  6. Add an underscore (_) after a syllable to define a word extension either while using Type Into Score, or while entering into the Edit Lyrics dialog box.  

Note: If Smart Word Extensions if turned Off in the Word Extensions dialog box, underscore characters will not convert to word extensions.

 

 

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