User guide

Chapter 6 Working With Markers 129
Naming Markers
Newly created markers are automatically named “Marker ##” (unless derived from
regions, as described above). The “##” indicates a numerical value which reflects the
order of appearance of the markers along the Bar ruler (resulting in “Marker 1”, “Marker
2”, and so on). The allocated number is dependent on the actual order of all markers in
the project, including markers that have been renamed.
Automatically assigned names can be changed directly in the Bar ruler, Marker track,
Marker List, or in the Marker Text window.
The length of the name displayed in the Marker track, Bar rule, and Marker List depends
on available screen space, or the position of the following marker.
If you want to edit a marker name when creating it, hold Control-Option-Command
while clicking on the desired Marker track position: A text field will open, allowing you
to type the desired name. Press Return to complete the naming operation. You can also
Control–Shift–Command–double-click the Bar ruler (if the Marker track isn’t visible).
To edit a marker name in the Bar ruler:
1 Do one of the following:
 Choose Options > Marker > Quick Edit Marker (or use the corresponding key
command).
 Shift–Control–double-click on the marker.
2 Type the desired name in the text field.
To edit a marker name in the Marker track:
1 Do one of the following:
 Choose Options > Marker > Quick Edit Marker (or use the corresponding key
command).
 Select the Text tool, then click a marker.
 Shift–Control–double-click on the marker.
2 Type the desired marker name in the text field.