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445Final Cut Pro User Guide
3. Type a name for the new subrole.
The new subrole appears below its parent role in roles lists throughout Final Cut Pro.
When you assign subroles to clips in the timeline, the subroles also appear in the
timeline index.
Change the name of a custom role or subrole
1. In the role editor in Final Cut Pro, move the pointer over the name of a custom role or
subrole.
To show subroles, click Show to the right of the role name.
2. Select the name of the role or subrole, then enter the new name.
Delete a custom role or subrole
Important: Deleting a role or subrole may update existing edits, which can cause changes
to your project’s audio. For example, deleting a custom subrole causes components with
that subrole assignment to revert to a default subrole.
1. In Final Cut Pro, open the role editor.
2. In the role editor, move the pointer over the name of a custom role or subrole, then click
the Delete button that appears to the left of the role name.
To show subroles, click Show Subroles to the right of the role name.
The role or subrole is removed from the list. Any clips that had the role or subrole assigned
revert to their default roles and subroles.