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Underscores in the Lyric Editor
User Tip #: 33 Offered By: Steve Pearson Last Modified: N/A

Underscores can be used in two helpful manners in lyrics.

1. A "space, underscore" sequence will move a syllable forward one note. This can be helpful in multiple lyric songs with multiple endings.
   
2. Sometimes a two-syllable word is desired on each note of a slurred or tied note. Hyphens will cause the first syllable to be carried over the entirety of the slurred/tied notes. However, underscores (without spaces) will divide the syllables appropriately.