musescore / musescore/MuseScore
Additional option with L brackets properties / inconsistencies with editing properties
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Since May 19, 2026.
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Description
Your idea
We currently can edit the hook length in the properties panel, but vertical length can only be edited when selecting the element to move it.
Add the vertical length option to the properties panel
Problem to be solved
I believe this is a missed opportunity to allow us to set the length of the bracket on both axes precisely.
Fixing a minor graphical bug
Prior art
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Additional context
As part of the new addition to Musescore 4.7 the customisable brackets
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