[RESOLVED] Edit System Margins / Edit Page Margins dialog box does not appear on screen (Windows)

On Windows, one or both of these dialog boxes may not appear when attempting to edit page or system margins, especially if you previously connected an external display that is no longer connected:

• Edit System Margins dialog box
• Edit Page Margins dialog box

The position data of these dialog boxes are stored as registry keys (while Finale is closed) that can be deleted to reset the position of the dialogs onto the primary display.

NOTE: The Windows registry, also known as the registry, is a hierarchical database that stores the configuration settings required for a computer to operate efficiently.

Only advanced users should make changes to the Windows registry and administrators should always create a backup of the registry before making changes. If a change is made incorrectly, the computer's operating system may cease to function, but a backup can undo any changes.

If you are not comfortable editing the registry, please seek assistance from an advanced computer user.

Finale v27

This issue was resolved with the release of the Finale v27.4 maintenance update. Finale v27 users can choose Help > Check for Updates to install this update. The steps below are only necessary for v27.3 and prior versions.

1. Quit Finale.
2. Press Windows Key + R and type "regedit"
3. Select OK and then choose Yes in the message that appears to allow the Registry Editor to make changes to your device.
4. In the sidebar, carefully navigate to:
   Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MakeMusic\Finale27\Finale\Dialog Location
5. Look for keys named "EditSysMargins" and/or "EditPageMargins" and delete them. You may only see one of these items.
6. Launch Finale and follow the steps below to open the problematic dialog box; it should now appear in the middle of your screen.
   
   Edit System Margins
   
1. Choose the Page Layout tool . The Page Layout menu appears.
2. Choose Page Layout > Systems > Edit Margins.
   
   Edit Page Margins 
1. Choose the Page Layout tool . The Page Layout menu appears.
2. Choose Page Layout > Page Margins > Edit Page Margins.

Finale v26

1. Quit Finale.
2. Press Windows Key + R and type "regedit"
3. Select OK and then choose Yes in the message that appears to allow the Registry Editor to make changes to your device.
4. In the sidebar, carefully navigate to:
   Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MakeMusic\Finale26\Finale\Dialog Location
5. Look for keys named "EditSysMargins" and/or "EditPageMargins" and delete them. You may only see one of these items.
6. Launch Finale and follow the steps below to open the problematic dialog box; it should now appear in the middle of your screen.
   
   Edit System Margins
   
1. Choose the Page Layout tool . The Page Layout menu appears.
2. Choose Page Layout > Systems > Edit Margins.
   
   Edit Page Margins 
1. Choose the Page Layout tool . The Page Layout menu appears.
2. Choose Page Layout > Page Margins > Edit Page Margins.

Finale v25

1. Quit Finale.
2. Press Windows Key + R and type "regedit"
3. Select OK and then choose Yes in the message that appears to allow the Registry Editor to make changes to your device.
4. In the sidebar, carefully navigate to:
   Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MakeMusic\Finale\Finale\Dialog Location
5. Look for keys named "EditSysMargins" and/or "EditPageMargins" and delete them. You may only see one of these items.
6. Launch Finale and follow the steps below to open the problematic dialog box; it should now appear in the middle of your screen.
   
   Edit System Margins
   
1. Choose the Page Layout tool . The Page Layout menu appears.
2. Choose Page Layout > Systems > Edit Margins.
   
   Edit Page Margins 
1. Choose the Page Layout tool . The Page Layout menu appears.
2. Choose Page Layout > Page Margins > Edit Page Margins.