Settings > Timeline > Rectangle Selection

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The Rectangle Selection tool, introduced in version 23.11.29, allows you to use your mouse to select a single clip or a group of clips in the Timeline.

The tool is enabled by default.
To disable or enable it, go to Settings > Timeline

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There are a few supported actions for multiple selection:

  • Copy
  • Cut
  • Lift
  • Move to another place in the Timeline
  • Ripple Delete
  • Split (version 24.01 and up)

DEMO
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Shortcuts:

  • When the tool is disabled, press and hold the Shift key to enable it temporarily
  • When the tool is enabled, press and hold the Shift key to disable it temporarily
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Looks interesting. But Iā€™m still confused! What happens after I select a clip or group of clips? Why do I want to select a clip or group of clips? :slight_smile:

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There are a few supported actions for multiple selection and the forthcoming group feature:

  • Copy
  • Cut
  • Lift
  • Move to another place in the Timeline
  • Ripple Delete
  • Split (coming in version 24.01)
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