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Insert the selection at the playhead

W

Mac Desktop app iMovie for Mac

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In iMovie, W will insert the selection at the playhead. It is listed for the Mac.

Where it works: Browser

Where this comes from

Keyboard shortcuts in iMovie on Mac - Apple Support

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

More iMovie shortcuts

Improve video and audio automatically Shift + Cmd + E
Cut the selected frames Cmd + X
Copy the selected frames Cmd + C
Trim the clip to the selected range Option + /
Split the clip at the playhead Cmd + B
Reset speed changes Option + Shift + R
Paste all adjustments Option + Cmd + V
Rate the selection as a favorite F

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