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Final Cut Pro

Add a marker and edit its text

OptionM

Mac Desktop app Final Cut Pro for Mac

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Press Option + M to add a marker and edit its text in Final Cut Pro. 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

Delete the selected marker Ctrl + M
Rate the selection as a favorite F
Set the range start I
Set the range end O
Clear the range selection Option + X
Remove the rating from the selection U
Select the range of the clip at the playhead X
Play forward L

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