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# Adding Subtitle XML Files to the Timeline

Add the Subtitle XML clip to a timeline. Text soft effects appear (applied to gaps) on the layer at intervals as indicated in the Subtitle XML clip.

You can edit the Text soft effects: change the text or properties of the font or its position in the Text soft effect editor. See Creating Text Soft Effects.

You can also correct timing discrepancies by moving the gap (which has the Text soft effect applied) in the timeline.

To add a Subtitle XML layer to the timeline:

1. Add a layer to the timeline.
2. Move the positioner's focus point to the beginning of the new track where you want to add the Subtitle XML clip.
3. Select the Subtitle XML clip on the EditDesk.
4. Press Insert (G) or Overwrite (H).

   The Subtitle XML clip is added to the timeline. Text soft effects appear on gaps at the intervals indicated in the Subtitle XML.

#### Topics in this section

- Working with Multiple Subtitle XML Files for Clip Versioning