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105Logic Pro User Guide
Set the behavior of the Pointer tool in the Tracks area
1. In Logic Pro, choose Logic Pro > Preferences > General (or use the corresponding key
command).
2. Click Editing, then select the behavior you want for the Pointer tool.
Fade Tool Click Zones: When selected, placing the pointer over the upper-left and
upper-right edges of a region activates the Fade pointer and behavior. The Loop
pointer and behavior can still be accessed in these click zones by holding down
Option.
Marquee Tool Click Zones: When selected, placing the pointer over the lower half of
a region (with the exception of the lower-left and lower-right edges) activates the
Marquee pointer and behavior.
Common Logic Pro tools
The following section describes common tools available in the Tracks area and in other
working areas.
Pointer tool
The Pointer is the default tool when you open Logic Pro. You can use the Pointer tool to:
Select events, regions, or other items by clicking them. You can select multiple items by
holding down Shift and dragging around the items.
Move items (by grabbing and dragging).
Copy items (by Option-dragging).
Change the length of items (by grabbing the bottom-right or bottom-left corner and
dragging).
Loop regions (by grabbing the upper-right corner and dragging).
The pointer also takes the shape of this tool when outside the working area, when making a
menu selection, or entering a value.
Pencil tool
Use the Pencil tool to add new regions or events. You can also select, drag, loop, and alter
the length of regions or events using the Pencil tool. In the Score Editor, you can use the
Pencil tool to add dynamic markings, accents, and other symbols to notes.