Creating and managing markers

Markers let you label important points in your Pro Tools timeline. They’re useful for keeping track of song sections, spotting sync points in post-production, or simply marking spots you want to revisit later. Each marker is stored in the Markers ruler and can be named, numbered, and recalled at any time.

Create a Marker

Step 1. Move the playhead

Position the playhead at the location where you want to place a marker.

Step 2. Add the marker

Press Enter on the numeric keypad.
On laptops without a numeric keypad, press Fn + Return.

Step 3. Name the marker

The Memory Location dialog appears.
Enter a descriptive name (such as Verse, Chorus, Bridge).
Click OK to create the marker.

Step 4. Confirm placement

The new marker appears in the Markers ruler at the top of the Edit Window.

View and Manage Markers

Step 1. Show the Markers ruler

Go to View > Rulers > Markers to display the Markers ruler if it isn’t already visible.

Step 2. Open the Memory Locations window

Go to Window > Memory Locations to see a list of all markers in your session.
Click on any marker in the list to jump to that location.

Step 3. Rename or delete markers

Right-click a marker in the Markers ruler or Memory Locations window.
Choose Rename or Delete from the menu.

Move a Marker

Step 1. Select the marker

In the Markers ruler, click the marker you want to move.

Step 2. Drag to a new location

Drag the marker to the desired bar, beat, or timecode position.
Release the mouse to confirm placement.

Tips for Using Markers

Song structure: Use markers to label sections like intro, verse, chorus, and bridge.
Post-production: Spot cues, dialogue points, or sync moments for sound-to-picture work.
Fast navigation: Jump between markers during editing or playback to save time.
Unlimited markers: Add as many markers as needed; they’re automatically numbered in sequence.

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