Hello, I have a question about adding dynamics in a grand staff. Each time I try to add a dynamic marking, Dorico only attaches it to the specific voice I’ve selected (usually to the rest in that voice), instead of treating both voices as one line always need to use Engrave Mode.
Is there a way to make the dynamics apply to both voices on the staff automatically? I’d really appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thank you !
Can you show a sample document, or a screenshot, at least?
By default, a dynamic on a grand staff should apply to all voices, unless you specifically assign it ‘locally’ with Alt Return in the popover.
And dynamics normally don’t appear on rests. They should appear at the first note of a selection.
Sorry I attached an image — I’d like the f to appear in the spot I circled in red
If I select both voices and add a dynamic marking, two separate dynamic symbols appear😅
Thank you so much!
In your first image, you have attached the hairpin and dynamic to the bottom staff. In grand staff music, it’s customary to attach them to the upper staff, and Dorico knows that the dynamic should affect both staves by default.
One way to get this is:
<f and EnterAnother approach is to enter the hairpin and forte on the bottom staff, as you have it in your first image. Then select both the hairpin and forte and press Alt/Opt+N to move them to the upper staff. Finally, drag the forte over so that it’s under the C eighth note.
@asherber Wow, that’s like discovering a new continent for me🤣, really appreciate your help!
And now @benwiggy, @NorFont.com, or some other designer will have to make you a new dynamics font called Magellan. 
but I rather prefer Vasco da Gama!