Audacity Reference Manual

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Audacity 3.2 Reference Manual


Guide to the Audacity Project Window

File MenuEdit MenuSelect MenuView MenuTransport MenuTracks MenuGenerate MenuEffect MenuAnalyze MenuTools MenuHelp MenuExtra MenuMenu BarTransport ToolbarTools ToolbarEdit ToolbarAudio Setup ToolbarShare Audio ToolbarRecording Meter ToolbarPlayback Meter ToolbarUnpinned Play/Recording HeadTimelineTrack Control PanelTrack Close ButtonAudio Track Dropdown MenuMute ButtonSolo ButtonTrack Gain SliderTrack Pan SliderTrack InfoTrack Collapse and Select buttonsVertical ScaleClip-handle drag-barLeft Channel of Stereo Audio TrackRight Channel of Stereo Audio TrackLabel TrackSelection ToolbarProject Rate Dropdown MenuSnap To OptionsSelection Position boxesTime Toolbar - audio positionPlay-at-Speed ToolbarStatus BarFront Page 3-2-0.png - numbered - reduced 78percent.png


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