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Final Cut Pro

Connect the selection to the primary storyline

Q

Mac Desktop app Final Cut Pro for Mac

Practice this

To connect the selection to the primary storyline in Final Cut Pro, press Q. It is listed for the Mac.

Where it works: Timeline

Where this comes from

Keyboard shortcuts in Final Cut Pro for Mac - Apple Support

Documentation checked on 2026-09-14. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.

More Final Cut Pro shortcuts

Copy the selection Cmd + C
Build a storyline from connected clips Cmd + G
Cut the selection Cmd + X
Deselect everything Shift + Cmd + A
Detach the audio into a connected clip Ctrl + Shift + S
Duplicate the browser selection Cmd + D
Turn clip playback on or off V
Extend the edit point to the playhead Shift + X

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