What happens when you press Backspace/Delete on a selected segment while using Lift/Overwrite?

What happens when you press Backspace/Delete on a selected segment while using Lift/Overwrite?

• A. The segment is removed and a gap is created
• B. The entire timeline is cleared
• C. The segment is moved to the end
• D. The segment is duplicated

Answer: (A)

In Lift/Overwrite editing, deleting a selected segment with Backspace/Delete removes that piece but leaves a hole in the timeline. The rest of the sequence stays in place, creating a gap that you can fill later or close with a separate edit. This behavior is intentional so you can rework the timing without forcing the surrounding material to shift automatically. It doesn’t clear the whole timeline, move the segment to the end, or duplicate it—those would involve different edits or commands.

In Lift/Overwrite editing, deleting a selected segment with Backspace/Delete removes that piece but leaves a hole in the timeline. The rest of the sequence stays in place, creating a gap that you can fill later or close with a separate edit. This behavior is intentional so you can rework the timing without forcing the surrounding material to shift automatically. It doesn’t clear the whole timeline, move the segment to the end, or duplicate it—those would involve different edits or commands.