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# Deleting Elements from the Timeline

You can remove elements from the timeline without removing their track.

To delete elements from the timeline:

1. Do one of the following:
   - Select the elements, drag them to the bottom of the screen and release when the cursor changes to a green recycling icon. You can also select an element and press Alt+D.
   - Place the cursor over the element that you want to delete, press the Context key (beside the Ctrl key on the right side of the keyboard), and select the Delete option from the list that appears.
     NoteIf you place the cursor over an element, make sure there is no explicit selection on another element.

   The selected elements are deleted. Unselected elements remain on the track.