Display whole note rather than tied notes

[TerryL]

When I write a chord where, for example, the bottom note is 4 beats, and the upper notes are comprised of all eighth notes, the bottom note is displayed as 8 eighth notes tied together. It works, but is far more complex looking than displaying a whole note on the bottom. I can't find any reference in the help section for "combining notes" or whatever it should be called. Help or comments will be greatly appreciated.