Add, move, and delete markers
You can add, delete, or move Timeline markers.
Add a project marker
Place the playhead at the frame where you want the marker.
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Ensure that no objects are selected, then do any of the following:
Add a project marker at the playhead: Choose Mark > Markers > Add Marker, or press M.
Add a project marker a specific frame: Shift-click at the desired point in the Timeline ruler, or Control-click at the desired point in the Timeline ruler, then choose Add Marker from the shortcut menu.
A green marker is added to the Timeline ruler.
Note: You can also press Shift-M to add a project marker at the playhead position, even if an object is selected.
Add an object marker
Place the playhead at the frame where you want the marker.
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Select the object to add the marker to, then do one of the following:
Choose Mark > Markers > Add Marker.
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Press M.
A red marker is added to the bar for the selected object.
In this way, you can add object markers at specific frames while you play back your project.
Move a marker
Drag the marker left or right to a new location.
Delete a marker
Do one of the following:
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Drag the marker vertically out of the area where it resides, then release the mouse button.
The marker disappears with a “poof” animation.
Double-click the marker, then click Delete Marker in the Edit Marker dialog.
For project markers, position the playhead over the marker, then choose Mark > Markers > Delete Marker.
For object markers, position the playhead over the marker, select the group or object, then choose Mark > Markers > Delete Marker.)
Control-click the marker, then choose Delete Marker from the shortcut menu.
Delete all project markers
In addition to deleting a single marker, you can delete all markers from your project in one step.
Make sure no objects are selected in your project (choose Edit > Deselect All (or press Shift-Command-A).
Choose Mark > Markers > Delete All Markers.
Delete all markers in a specific object
Do one of the following:
Select the object containing the markers you want to delete, then choose Mark > Markers > Delete All Markers.