Adjusting the Size of Selection Ranges

You can adjust the size of a selection range in the following ways:

  • By dragging its edges.

    The pointer takes the shape of a double arrow when you move it over an edge of the selection range.

  • By holding down Shift and clicking.

    The closest selection range edge is moved to the position at which you clicked.

  • By adjusting the selection range length, or the start or end position on the info line.

  • By using the trim buttons on the toolbar.

    The left trim buttons move the start of the selection range and the right buttons move the end. The edges are moved by the amount specified on the Grid pop-up menu.

    Note

    The trim buttons are located on the Nudge Palette, which is not visible on the toolbar by default.

  • By using Move Left and Move Right on the toolbar.

    These move the whole selection range to the left or the right. The amount of movement depends on the selected display format and the value specified on the Grid pop-up menu.

    Important

    The contents of the selection are not moved. Using Move Left/Move Right is the same as adjusting the start and end of the selection range at the same time by the same amount.

    Note

    The move buttons are located on the Nudge Palette, which is not visible on the toolbar by default.

  • To crop all events or parts that are partially within the selection range, select Edit > Range > Crop.

    Events that are fully inside or outside the selection range are not affected.