Staff spacing changes drastically

• Nov 5, 2023 - 14:27

As I typed lyrics the staff extended properly and filled the first page. But after that, it jumped to a new page each time the staff finished a line. Thus the two last page have only one staff per page. Can't seem to fix it. Appreciate any help.

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You have a page break on page 2 - Circled

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Delete that and you will then have only 2 pages.

If you want only 1 page you could go to Format Page Settings and reduce the scaling which will make everything smaller.

If you are ok with 2 pages but want it more balanced, add a page break earlier so that you have a similar number of systems on each page.

BUT - wait until you have finished entering everything before adjusting the layout as adding new material is likely to make any previous adjustments inappropriate.

In reply to by kidseguin@gmail.com

As you only have 2 systems on the final page, Musescore attempts to even out their vertical spacing. As I said, if you want it to look more balanced, add a page break to an earlier system. If you want the systems on that final page pushed together nearer the top, append a vertical frame and adjust its height.

Also note that it is easier to provide help if you attach the score itself (.mscz file) rather than a picture of it. That way we can see what settings you have applied and advise how you might try adjusting them.

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