It is not uncommon for the appearance of a time signature to differ between the score and parts. For example, a single large time signature may be used for several score staves. And of course, a single time signature is required for each part. To accommodate this, Finale allows separate document settings for time signatures - one set for the score and one set for parts in Document Options - Time Signatures.

You can use Staff Styles to apply a different instrument transposition, clef, or other staff attribute to a part. See To display a staff differently in one part than another.

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