When I enter notation and find I'd prefer a different style, changing the style deletes the notation.

It's strange that I can find nothing in searches that covers this situation. Apparently I'm using wrong terminology, because this has to have bothered people before I came along.

So other than re-entering the notation after every style that I choose, what do I do?

Any guidance, including cluing me in if I'm not even using the proper terminology, would be greatly appreciated!
-Ken