Apple Final Cut Pro X (10.1.2) - Manual (Page 119)

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Overwrite clips using the Position tool
You can move clips by dragging them in the Timeline to overwrite other clips. This allows you to
place clips precisely without causing other clips to move to make room.
1 Choose the Position tool from the Tools pop-up menu in the toolbar (or press P).
The pointer changes to the Position tool icon.
Tip: To switch to the Position tool temporarily, hold down the P key. When you release the P key,
the tool reverts to the previously active tool.
2 Select the clip you want to move.
3 Drag the clip to a new position in the Timeline.
The moved clip overwrites any clips at the new position. A gap clip fills in the vacated part of
the Timeline.
Note: If you prefer to move clips left or right in the Timeline without leaving a gap, you may want
to perform a slide edit.
To return to the Select tool (the default), choose it from the Tools pop-up menu in the toolbar (or
press A).
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