To properly align gestural edits on the timeline, select a Snap option.

To set up the alignment of shots on the timeline:

1. Select one of the following Snap options (or press Alt+M to cycle through the options).

   
   

   Select:	To snap:
   Snap Closest	To the closest of the following: transition, positioner, in point, out point. The cursor must be within a given range of these elements on the timeline for this option to work.
   Snap Marks	To the closest in or out point.
   Snap Positioner	To the positioner.
   Snap Transition	To the closest transition.

   NoteTo drop the clip at the current location on the timeline, select Snap Off. If you selected Snap Transition and you want to snap to the closest transition on all layers and tracks, press Ctrl as you drag to the timeline.