Add, move, and delete markers

You can add, delete, or move Timeline markers.

Add a project marker

  1. Place the playhead at the frame where you want the marker.

  2. 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

  1. Place the playhead at the frame where you want the marker.

  2. Select the object to add the marker to, then do one of the following:

    • Choose Mark > Markers > Add Marker.

    • 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:

  • 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.

  1. Make sure no objects are selected in your project (choose Edit > Deselect All (or press Shift-Command-A).

  2. 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.