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4. Repeat step 3 for each keyword or keyword phrase you want to add to the selection.
A blue line appears at the top of the selection in the browser, indicating that keywords
have been applied to it.
5. When you’re finished adding keywords, close the keyword editor.
Add keywords using keyboard shortcuts
To add keyword phrases to your clips using keyboard shortcuts, you must first assign
keywords and keyword phrases to the keyboard shortcuts.
1. If the keyword editor isn’t open in Final Cut Pro, click the Keywords button in the
toolbar.
2. In the keyword editor, click the disclosure triangle to the left of Keyword Shortcuts to
reveal the keyword shortcut fields.
3. Type a keyword or phrase in each shortcut field, then press Return.
To reassign a keyboard shortcut, select the shortcut text in the field and type the new
keyword.
4. To use a keyboard shortcut, select a range or one or more clips to which you want to
add keywords, then press Control and the corresponding number key (1 through 9).