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Select All Clips on Timeline on Mac

Managing multiple clips individually can become time consuming, especially when working with longer or multi track projects. Filmora for Mac lets you select groups of clips forward or backward from a chosen point on the timeline, making larger timeline adjustments easier to handle.

This guide explains how to select clips in both directions, move or modify the selected group, and return to the standard selection mode when you are finished.

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Select All Clips Forward

To make clip selection simple, this method allows you to choose all the clips from the beginning of your project or sequence. For a better idea of how it is processed throughout, review the steps below:

Step 1. To start off, place all your clips in the timeline across Filmora. Once done, move the cursor to the point where you have to select all the clips.

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Step 2. Look for the Select All Forward option or use the shortcut A for selecting clips that are present in the forward direction after choosing the clip of your choice. Easily drag them across the timeline using your peripheral.

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Step 3. With the clips selected, you can make significant changes including moving them, deleting them, or adding effects. To simply deselect the clips, go for the Select option or shortcut V and click anywhere on the timeline.

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Select All Clips Backward

Video editing requires clip selections of different nature, considering the task at hand. When the requirement leads you to select clips after a particular point, the backward selection option works best. Find out how it helps you out:

Step 1. For this case, place your playhead and choose the Select All Backward option or shortcut Shift + A for selecting all clips present in the backward direction after choosing the clip of your choice.

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Step 2. To unselect all clips, use the Select option or shortcut V here as well.

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Why This Feature Is Useful

Being able to select clips forwards or backwards allows you to quickly modify sections of your project without having to select clips one by one. Whether you're editing a large multi-track sequence or making adjustments to specific sections of your project, this method speeds up the editing process and keeps your workflow smooth.