Zooming and magnification

Use the controls in the lower-right corner of the timeline to change the magnification level of your project.

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  • Double-clicking the Zoom Tool button in the corner of the timeline adjusts the horizontal and vertical magnification so that as much of the project is displayed as possible.

  • Roll the mouse wheel forward or back to zoom out or in quickly.

Zoom in to track height

  • Click the Zoom In Track Height button to increase the track height zoom level to show more event detail.

  • Click the Zoom Out Track Height button to decrease the track height zoom level to show more tracks.

  • Click and drag the area between the buttons to increase or decrease track height zoom level.

TIP Press Ctrl+Shift+Up/Down Arrow to increase or decrease the height of all tracks.

Zoom in to an event

  • Click the Zoom In Time button to increase the horizontal zoom level to show more event detail.

  • Click the Zoom Out Time button to decrease the horizontal zoom level to show more of the timeline.

  • Click and drag the area between the buttons to zoom in or out on the timeline.

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You can also use the Up/Down Arrow keys to zoom:

  • Press the Up/Down Arrow keys to zoom in horizontally in small increments.

  • Press Ctrl+Up/Down Arrow to zoom in large increments. If a time selection exists, Ctrl+Up/Down Arrow will zoom to the selection.

Zoom in to a selection

Click the Zoom Tool button in the corner of the timeline to temporarily change the cursor into the Zoom tool. Select an area of the timeline that you want to magnify, and the cursor will revert to the previously active tool.

TIP Press Ctrl+Up/Down Arrow to zoom to the selection.