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177Final Cut Pro User Guide
Trim edit points using timecode
You can trim clips numerically by entering timecode values.
1. In Final Cut Pro, if the Select tool is not the active tool, click the Tools pop-up menu in
the top-left corner of the timeline and choose Select (or press A).
2. In the timeline, select the start point or the end point of the clip you want to trim.
3. To trim the edit point, do one of the following:
• Move the edit point forward: Press the Plus Sign (+) key, type a timecode duration
for the trim, and press Enter.
• Move the edit point back: Press the Minus Sign (–) key, type a timecode duration for
the trim, and press Enter.
The timecode display below the viewer shows the duration of the trim.
The clip is shortened or extended by the amount of time you entered, and subsequent clips
in the timeline are rippled accordingly.
Note: You can’t extend a clip beyond its maximum duration.
For more information and tips on entering timecode, see Navigate using timecode in
Final Cut Pro.