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Navigating in the Timeline
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Controlling Movement in the Timeline
While working in the Timeline window, you can use modifier keys to control the movement of
both the position indicator and any segments that you move.
The motion mode indicator in the Timeline toolbar displays a specific icon, depending on the
keys you press to facilitate your movement within the Timeline.
To snap to the head of transitions:
t Press the Ctrl key (Windows) or Command key (Macintosh) as you drag either the position
indicator or any selected segments.
To snap to the tail of transitions:
t Press Ctrl+Alt (Windows) or Command+Option (Macintosh) as you drag either the position
indicator or any selected segments.
To snap the selected segments to an edit point in the track above or below the current
track:
t Click a segment edit button in the Timeline palette, and then press Ctrl+Shift while dragging
the segments.
Motion Mode Icon Description
Snaps the position indicator to head frame.
Snaps the position indicator to tail frame.
Snaps the position indicator to the edit point in a track above or below the
current track.