Writing Trumpet and other instruments in correct notation

Hello. I’m trying to write an orchestral piece, but I noticed that the key signatures in Bb and F, instruments like clarinets, saxes and high brass are in the wrong key. They’re using the same key signature as the other instruments, which is not normal for notation.

I’ve tried changing the pitch, and it says it’s in Bb, but the key signature is still not right. Usually, for example, the key of Eb, Bb instruments have a key that looks like the key of F, and I have no clue how to fix it. Overriding the transposition doesn’t work, it only changes the output pitch, not the visual key of that instrument.

Welcome to the forum @MrIdiot57

Dorico shows scores in concert pitch by default. You can change that in the Edit Menu or on bottom left in the window.

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