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Note entry reverts to Voice 1 when moving between bars with left/right arrow keys
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Description
Issue type
UX/Interaction bug (incorrect behaviour)
Description with steps to reproduce
- Write some notes in Voice 1 for a few bars.
- In the first bar, enter note entry mode again and press Opt+Cmd+2 to activate Voice 2.
- Use the left/right arrow keys to move the entry position.
- Observe the voice revert to Voice 1, and any notes entered are on Voice 1.
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https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4bedc25c-bbf3-4528-8419-03ae5df93a2e
What is the latest version of MuseScore Studio where this issue is present?
4.5.2
Regression
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Operating system
macOS 15.5
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