Motion 5 - Moving Objects in the Timeline

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Moving Objects in the Timeline

When you want an object to begin and end at a different point in the project, you can
move it in the Timeline. For more information about moving, trimming, slipping, or
retiming objects, see

Editing Objects in the Timeline

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To move an object

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In the track area, click a timebar and drag left or right to move it in time.

As you drag, a tooltip identifies the new In and Out points of the clip. A delta symbol
(triangle) indicates the number of frames you are moving.

To move an object and snap it to neighboring items
Do one of the following:

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Select the Snapping button in the upper-right corner of the Timeline.

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Press Shift as you drag the item in the Timeline.

Snap-to lines appear and the edges of the clip line up with these lines.