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Enharmonics
Enharmonics notes are notes that are identical in pitch, but written differently depending on the key - i.e. the black keys on the piano keyboard - for example: F#/Gb, G#/Ab, etc.
The Enharmonics Menu item allows the user to choose one of four different methods to display enharmonic names:
Full Names - shows both sharp and flat variation of the name - for example, A#/Bb
Normal Names - displays what I consider to be the "normal," most commonly encountered name for the particular note. They are C#, Eb, F#, Ab, and Bb.
Flat Names - displays names using only the flat variation - for example, Bb
Sharp Names - displays names using only the sharp variation - for example, A#
The default is Full names.
The Enharmonic Menu looks like this, with a check mark beside whichever setting is current:

The setting applies to all note names displayed by the program, including the names on the Note Buttons. Text displayed by the program (e.g. displayed by Info Buttons ) is also affected. Any Report produced by the program will use the setting.
The user can specify the Enharmonic setting which will be in effect when the program starts by using the Preferences dialog.