See 'Ignore Syllable Edge Punctuation' in Document Options-Lyrics. See To align syllables at the beginning of measures. The default music spacing of music with lyrics is more intelligent:
In 2012, all lyric syllable handles are visible simultaneously and include beat attachment indicator lines, offering more editing flexibility. In Finale 2010 and earlier, syllable handles only appeared on one beat at a time. You are here: Reference > Interface Changes > Finale 2011 Interface Changes Finale 2011 Interface Changes Lyric syllable handles
