Timeline Toolbar

The Timeline toolbar has a number of video editing functions.

Zoom in/Zoom out

Zoom in to expand the appearance of your tracks on the Timeline, allowing for precision editing. Zoom out to condense the appearance of tracks on the Timeline, to view your project in its entirety. Or press Ctrl + Shift + = or Ctrl + Shift + -.

Zoom to fit timeline

Zoom in or out to view the entire length of the track on the Timeline, to provide a sense of the bigger picture. Or press Ctrl + Shift + F.

Undo

Use the Undo button to undo recent actions. Or press Ctrl + Z.

Redo

Use the Redo button to repeat the most recent undone actions. Or press Ctrl + Y.

Split

Use the Split button to divide one clip into two or more clips. This allows for the insertion of transitions and other clips between two scenes.

Select a clip to split and click the Split button. Or press Ctrl + Shift + S.

Cut

Use the Cut button to remove unwanted clips or sections of clips. (See Split.) Paste the clips using the Paste button. (See Paste.)

Select a clip to remove, then click the Cut button. Or press Ctrl + X.

Copy

Use the Copy button to duplicate tracks or sections of tracks. (See Split.) Paste clips by using the Paste button. (See Paste.)

Select a clip to copy, then click the Copy button. Or press Ctrl + C.

Paste

Use the Paste button to add cut or copied clips to desired locations on the Timeline.

After copying or cutting a clip, move the Playhead to where the additions will be placed in the Timeline, and click Paste. Or press Ctrl + V.

Seek to left/right selection slider

Use the Seek to left selection slider to find the start of a selection on the Timeline. Use the Seek to right selection slider to find the end of a selection on the Timeline. This is useful for viewing the Timeline zoomed in, or when working with a large selection.

Seek to Playhead

Use the Seek to Playhead button to find the Playhead on the Timeline. This is useful when viewing a zoomed in Timeline.

Move Playhead to the start/end of Timeline

Use the Start/End Timeline buttons to move the Playhead to the beginning of the Timeline (Page Up) or to the end of the media on the Timeline (Page Down).

Add Marker

Use the Add Marker button to add multiple markers to the Timeline.

Add Tracks

Use the Add Tracks button to add multiple tracks to the Timeline.

Cut, Copy, and Paste can also be accessed by right-clicking on the Timeline.

Video editing functions can also be accessed using keyboard shortcuts.

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