Note: This setting is mainly for chords which have more than 3 notes. If there are only 2 notes which are an interval of a second apart (and no other layers are present) ties on seconds will still be opposing.

To adjust the direction of ties on opposing seconds globally

1. Choose Document > Document Options, then select Ties. The Tie options appear.
2. Select the Opposing Seconds check box to allow ties to flip in opposite directions for opposing seconds. Deselect this check box to ignore opposing seconds for tie direction.
3. Click OK to save your changes. Click Cancel to dismiss the dialog box without making any changes.

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