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Windows 7, Finale 26

I have been working on and extended solo piano work and need to insert a "decresc" Expression (text, not the hairpin).

It is not in the Expression Box, but "cresc." is. In fact there are only about 12 expressions in that category.
I created the file with Finale v25 but am completing it in Finale 26.

Now, when I create a new document with "Setup Wizard" and use the default "Grand Staff," there are about 75 expression within that same category.

When I create a new expression and simply type "decresc." the results are hit and miss.

So, I guess my question is two-fold:
How do I get all of those new expression, and how do create a reliable "decresc." ?

The User Manual has some instruction, but when it come to playback, it states the following:

If you do want the mark to playback, click the Playback tab (see Expression Designer-Playback).
Note that Human Playback automatically recognizes and performs dynamic markings. Human Playback.

Well, clicking the "Playback tab" really doesn't seem to do anything in and of itself.,

Seems like I am missing something?

Thank you,
:-)
Vanessa

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… How do I get all of those new expression …

File menu > Load Library…

Finale displays a directory dialog box showing the folder with libraries.

What music font are you using? - perhaps the Maestro font?

Choose an expression library with the music font you are using.

 

… and how do create a reliable "decresc." ? …

I am not sure what you mean by your word “reliable”. Do you mean layout?

I would look in the Expression Selection window for dim. or diminuendo, duplicate that, and edit the duplicate.

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