Trim Tool

Access additional controls used to create advanced edits using the Trim tool.

0:50 • Move an edit point

3:00 • Adjusting start and end points of a clip

5:10 • Temporarily activate the Trim tool

All of the Final Cut Pro tools can be temporarily activated by holding the shortcut key, using the tool, then release the key. For the Trim tool hold the T key on the keyboard. The tool that was active before using the Trim tool is activated when the T key is released.