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Final Cut Pro

Trim the clip start to the playhead

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Mac Desktop app Final Cut Pro for Mac

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In Final Cut Pro, Option + Left bracket will trim the clip start to the playhead. 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.

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