Entering chord with mixed duration notes

A beginner question. How can I get Ipad Dorico to replicate the attached?
It always wants to used tied notes to show the minim D and the C. Thanks

Use voices:
https://steinberg.help/dorico_ipad/v1/en/dorico/topics/write_mode/write_mode_note_input/write_mode_voices_inputting_multiple_t.html?hl=voices

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Thank you. That is exactly what I wanted to know.

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As a beginner, please do take the time to work through the first steps project. It will help you enormously.