musescore / musescore/MuseScore
Add suffix to measure numbers
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Since Jun 30, 2026.
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Description
Your idea
Add the ability to add a suffix to a measure number.
Problem to be solved
When showing measures used as alternates, I like to add a suffix to the the measure number, like 8a. This was a feature in Finale. Now, in MSS, I have to use a text suffix on each number.
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