User`s guide

Pro Tools Reference Guide26
Edit Modes, Commands Key
Focus, and Linked Selections
Shuffle Sets the Edit mode to Shuffle, which
restricts the placement of regions so that
they snap to each other and are placed end
to end.
✽ You can also press F1 to set the Edit mode
to Shuffle.
Spot
Sets the Edit mode to Spot, which
causes the Spot dialog to open when mov-
ing or trimming regions and notes. The
Spot dialog lets you enter a precise start,
end, or length (in any time format) for the
event.
✽ You can also press F2 to set the Edit mode
to Spot.
Slip
Sets the Edit mode to Slip, which al-
lows regions and notes to be moved and
trimmed freely. Regions can placed so that
there is space between them, or so that
they overlap.
✽ You can also press F3 to set the Edit mode
to Slip.
Grid
Sets the Edit mode to Grid, which con-
strains edits and selections to the current
Grid value.
✽ You can also press F4 to set the Edit mode
to Grid.
Commands Key Focus
(TDM Systems only)
Enables the Commands Key Focus, which
provides a wide range of shortcuts from the
alpha keyboard for editing and playing.
✽ You can also press Command+Option+1
(Macintosh) or Control+Alt+1 to enable the
Commands Key Focus.
Linked Selections
Links the Edit and Time-
line selections, allowing you to set play and
record ranges by selecting in a track’s play-
list. When unlinked, you can make Edit se-
lections without disturbing the Timeline
selection.
✽ You can also press Shift+slash to enable
and disable Linked Selections.
Zoom Buttons
Horizontal Zoom In/Out Zooms in and out
horizontally for all tracks. Option-click
(Macintosh) or Alt-click (Windows) either
of the Horizontal Zoom buttons to return
to the previous zoom level.
Edit mode buttons in Edit window
Commands Key Focus
Edit Mode
Linked Selections
Zoom buttons in Edit window
Zoom Preset Buttons
Horizontal
Zoom In
Horizontal
Zoom Out
Vertical Zoom
In/Out (Audio)
Vertical Zoom
In/Out (MIDI)