Use markers

Markers make it easy to navigate in a waveform, perform edits, or play back audio. A marker refers to a specific time position (for example, 00:08:07.566 from the start of a file).

Though you can add and move markers in the Editor panel, the Markers panel provides additional options. To show or hide the Markers panel, choose Window > Markers.

Note: To add and adjust markers in multitrack clips, use single-clip editing mode. (See Edit and process a single multitrack clip.)
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A marker in the Markers and Editor panels

Add markers

  1. Either start playback to add general markers, or position the current-time indicator  to add a marker in a specific location.

  2. Do any of the following:

    • Press the asterisk (*) key on the numeric keypad or the M key.

    • Choose Edit > Marker > Set Flash Cue Point.

    • Click the Add Marker button  in the Markers panel

To add markers while recording audio, see Record a new file.

Move a marker

  • In the Editor panel, drag the marker to a new location.

  • In the Markers panel, enter a new Time value.

Go to a marker in the waveform

 In the Markers panel, double-click the marker.
To automatically play markers when you go to them, click the Auto Play button . This option helps you quickly identify marker locations.

Rename a marker

 In the Markers panel, select the marker, expand the Marker Details section, and enter a new name in the Name text field.

Delete markers

  • To remove specific markers, select them in the Markers panel, and click the Clear Marker button .

  • To remove all markers, choose Edit > Marker > Clear All Markers.