Toolbars Overview

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The Toolbars provide quick access to many functions in Audacity. In some cases the functions provided by a toolbar are available only through that toolbar.
Device Toolbar
Selects audio host, input device, output device and number of input channels
Edit Toolbar
Cut, copy, paste, trim, silence, undo, redo, sync-lock, zoom
Meter Toolbar
Displays levels for playback and recording
Mixer Toolbar
Controls the mixer settings of the sound card
Selection Toolbar
Controls selection points and ranges "by the numbers"
Tools Toolbar
Chooses various tools for selection, volume adjustment, zooming and time-shifting of audio
Transcription Toolbar
Plays audio at a slower or faster speed than normal, affecting pitch
Transport Toolbar
Controls playback and recording

Arranging Toolbars

Toolbars can be moved to any new positions on the window background by dragging on their serrated left edge. When moving a toolbar into the top and bottom of the Audacity screen which will normally be occupied by other toolbars, a blue triangle will appear indicating an available docking position. All position changes are remembered in the next Audacity session. The default toolbar positions can be restored at any time by clicking View > Toolbars > Reset Toolbars

The blue triangle indicates an available docking position for Tools Toolbar alongside Control Toolbar   The blue triangle indicates an available docking position for Tools Toolbar alongside Control Toolbar
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