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# Removing Elements from an Edit Sequence

When you remove an element from an edit sequence gesturally, the effect depends on whether Ripple is on or off. When Ripple is off, you lift an element, leaving a gap in place of the lifted element.

When Ripple is on, you extract an element, and the edit sequence collapses to fill the gap left by the extracted element.

You can lift or extract elements from the timeline independently of the Ripple mode using hotkeys.

To lift or extract an element from an edit sequence using hotkeys:

1. In Timeline view, s elect the element you want to lift or extract or mark in and out points around the material.
2. Do one of the following:
   - Press Shift+. (period) to lift the element from the timeline, leaving a gap in place of the lifted element.

     The lifted element is placed in the Source Area.

   - Press .(period) to extract the element from the timeline and ripple the remainder of the timeline to fill the gap.

     The extracted element is placed in the Source Area.

   TipTo delete the element, hold down Ctrl when pressing the hotkey.

To gesturally remove an element from an edit sequence:

1. Do one of the following:
   - Turn off Ripple to lift.
   - Turn on Ripple to extract.
2. In Timeline view or Storyboard view, s elect the element that you want to lift or extract and drag it out of the Record Area.
   NoteYou can also lift or extract gaps on the timeline.

To gesturally copy an element to the Source Area or BFX schematic:

1. Press F and drag the element to the Source Area or schematic.

#### Topics in this section

- Removing an Element That Is Part of a Dissolve or Wipe