Are you sure you're using slurs as slurs, and ties as ties? They are two different tools.

Can you post a screenshot of the problem?

Yes, using the tie and slur functions properly, but having a hard time getting those lower ones to move higher.

That looks to me like it might be a font annotation issue. Unfortunately, I have NO clue how to correct it. I suggest you read up on Font Annotation, in the help files. There should be a way to correct or regenerate the annotation file.

Sorry I can't be more help.

Did the OP enter this from scratch or import it?

I entered this myself.  Whenever I select slur, it's fine if it's above the note, but not if it's below.  Same if I select tie.

… That looks to me like it might be a font annotation issue. Unfortunately, I have NO clue how to correct it. I suggest you read up on Font Annotation, in the help files. There should be a way to correct or regenerate the annotation file …

To get to the Font Annotation:

• Open the Finale document (you can not get to Font Annotation if no document is open)

• Preferences - Edit

• Click the button Font Annotation

• In the dialog box Font Annotation, click the button Set Font…

• … and choose the music font you are using in the document

• In the dialog box Font Annotation there is a button for Auto-Annotate All

I clicked "Auto-Annotate All" and so far (fingers crossed) the problem is fixed.  Thank you, Peter!