This way if you want to extend a notes length ( by holding down the option key and hitting right arrow) each time you do hit the right arrow - the note will extend itself by the nudge value or in this case a 1/32 note. So to extend by a quarter with the above values - hit it 8 times for example. Logic's score editing takes some time to master ... More @Wikipedia
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