Use the override key to do this easily. These steps apply to all “intelligently linked” items. See Linking Details for Linked Parts.

To reposition an item in the score without moving it in parts

1. Choose Document > Edit Score to navigate to the score.
2. Hold down CTRL and drag or nudge the item. The item moves in the score, but not in the part(s). The link is now broken for this item (in all parts containing it).

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