Trim a clip without leaving a gap between two edit points?

Trim a clip without leaving a gap between two edit points?

• A. Razor Tool
• B. Ripple Edit
• C. Slip Tool
• D. Track Select Forward Tool

Answer: (B)

To trim a clip without leaving a gap, use the Ripple Edit tool. When you trim the end or the start of a clip with this tool, Premiere Pro automatically shifts the subsequent clips so the space is filled, keeping the timeline continuous. This means shortening the tail of one clip will push the following clips left, and lengthening the head will pull earlier content right, so no blank gap remains between edits. This behavior is what distinguishes ripple edits from other tools. The Razor tool simply cuts clips and can create gaps if you delete or trim without moving other clips. The Slip tool changes which frames inside a clip are shown without moving the clip’s overall duration or the surrounding clips, so it doesn’t close gaps. The Track Select Forward Tool is for selecting all clips to the right, not for trimming or closing gaps.

To trim a clip without leaving a gap, use the Ripple Edit tool. When you trim the end or the start of a clip with this tool, Premiere Pro automatically shifts the subsequent clips so the space is filled, keeping the timeline continuous. This means shortening the tail of one clip will push the following clips left, and lengthening the head will pull earlier content right, so no blank gap remains between edits.

This behavior is what distinguishes ripple edits from other tools. The Razor tool simply cuts clips and can create gaps if you delete or trim without moving other clips. The Slip tool changes which frames inside a clip are shown without moving the clip’s overall duration or the surrounding clips, so it doesn’t close gaps. The Track Select Forward Tool is for selecting all clips to the right, not for trimming or closing gaps.