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114Final Cut Pro User Guide
Search for clips or projects by text in notes, names, or markers
1. In the Libraries sidebar in Final Cut Pro, select a library or one or more events or folders
you want to search.
2. Click the Search button at the top-right corner of the browser.
3. In the search field, enter the text you want to search for.
As you type, the search results update in the browser. By default, Final Cut Pro searches
text in notes, clip and project names, and markers.
4. If you want to search only notes, names, or markers, click the Search button at the left
side of the search field and choose an option.
Search for clips and projects by a combination of criteria
You can search for clips and projects by multiple search criteria. For example, you can
search for video clips or projects that are rated as favorite and contain the text “exterior”
or “wide shot” in their metadata.
1. In the Libraries sidebar in Final Cut Pro, select a library or events or folders you want to
search.
2. Click the Search button at the top-right corner of the browser.
3. Click the Filter button to the right of the search field.