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Final Cut Pro

Paste at the playhead

CmdV

Mac Desktop app Final Cut Pro for Mac

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To paste at the playhead in Final Cut Pro, press Cmd + V. 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

Rename the selected timeline clip Ctrl + Cmd + R
Replace the timeline clip with the browser selection Shift + R
Select every clip Cmd + A
Select the clip under the pointer C
Turn snapping on or off N
Solo the selected items Option + S
Trim the clip end to the playhead Option + ]
Trim the clip start to the playhead Option + [

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