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@@ -4049,6 +4049,22 @@ It is also possible to use continuation lines for repeated figures,
 >>
 @end lilypond
 
+When using continuation lines, common figures are always put in the
+same vertical position. When this is unwanted, you can insert a rest
+with @code{r}. The rest will clear any previous alignment.  For
+example, you can write 
+
+@example
+  <4 6>8 r8
+@end example
+
+@noindent
+instead of 
+@example
+  <4 6>4
+@end example
+
+
 Although the support for figured bass may superficially resemble chord
 support, it is much simpler.  The @code{\figuremode} mode simply
 stores the numbers and @internalsref{FiguredBass} context prints them