I cannot create dotted notes..they become ties

If you activate the “force duration” icon (conveniently activated with the letter “o” on your keyboard) before you enter the note, this will give you what you want. To fix it now, highlight the note, press “o” on your keyboard and then double click 6 to get the dotted quarter note. (By default, Dorico is showing a tied quarter and eighth note to clearly identify where the second beat starts in 2/4).

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