Apple Final Cut Pro X (10.0.9) - Manual (Page 130)

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Trim edit points using timecode
You can trim clips numerically by entering timecode values.
1 If the Select tool is not the active tool, choose it from the Tools pop-up menu in the toolbar (or
press A).
2 In the Timeline, select the start point or the end point of the clip you want to trim.
3 To trim the edit point, do one of the following:
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To move the edit point forward: Press the Plus Sign (+) key, type a timecode duration for the
trim, and press Enter.
•
To move the edit point back: Press the Minus Sign (–) key, type a timecode duration for the trim,
and press Enter.
The timecode entry field (with blue numbers and the plus or minus sign) appears in the
Dashboard in the toolbar as you type.
Timecode entry field
The clip is shortened or extended by the amount of time you entered, and subsequent clips in
the Timeline are rippled accordingly.
Note: You cannot use this feature to extend a clip beyond its maximum duration.
For more information and tips on entering timecode, see Navigate using timecode on page 144.