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Final Cut Pro

Make the timeline active

Cmd2

Mac Desktop app Final Cut Pro for Mac

Practice this

Press Cmd + 2 to make the timeline active in Final Cut Pro. It is listed for the Mac.

Where it works: Windows

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

Make the viewer active Cmd + 3
Show or hide the inspector Cmd + 4
Show or hide the effects browser Cmd + 5
Show or hide the video scopes Cmd + 7
Show or hide the keyword editor Cmd + K
Show or hide the background tasks window Cmd + 9
Hide Final Cut Pro Cmd + H
Open the Command Editor Option + Cmd + K

See every Final Cut Pro shortcut

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