To change the direction of a tie (Simple Entry or Speedy Entry tool)

1. Click the Speedy Entry tool, and click the measure containing the tie.Click on first note of the tie.
2. Or, click the Simple Entry tool. CTRL-click on first note of the tie.
3. Press CTRL+F to reverse the direction of the tie. In Speedy Entry, choose Automatic (or press CTRL+SHIFT+F) from the Tie Direction submenu of the Speedy menu to have Finale automatically set the tie’s direction based on the position of the tied notes on the staff (Automatic is default). Choose Over to set the tie over notes, Under to place the tie under tied notes.

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