# Time Navigation

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There are several ways to move and zoom the timeline. Each method has a particular use, as described below.

## Horizontal Scroll Bar

At the top of the timeline is a grey bar with gold handles. These handles can be dragged manually to set the current visible range of time.&#x20;

![](https://2067910529-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FC3dOuetlQfYgK5FPUKgn%2Fuploads%2FgACNbvdETwla4KnfkZzU%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=beedd1dd-5681-4f23-88ce-b087437785df)

As the timeline zooms in, the scrollbar gets smaller relative to the width of the view. This is providing a birds eye view of the whole duration, with the areas between the gold handles indicating the section of time currently in view.

![Note also that there is a small vertical red line on the scroll bar which indicates the current time.](https://2067910529-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FC3dOuetlQfYgK5FPUKgn%2Fuploads%2FPFTHllYY6Y2QtBW3M1dV%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=a10d349e-2c7f-46f3-b461-95a8e61248ed)

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The scrollbar can be moved horizontally to scroll time back and forth without changing the zoom factor. Click and drag the center of the scrollbar (between the gold handles).
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**Mouse Shortcuts**

Position the cursor anywhere over the Timeflow window to...

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**Zoom Scroll Wheel**

Zoom in and out by holding **Alt** while scrolling the mouse wheel. This is always centered on the playhead, unless using **Alt + Shift** which zooms from the left edge of the view, or **Alt + Control** which zooms from the right of the view.
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**Pan Scroll Wheel**

Scroll horizontally holding **Shift** while scrolling the mouse wheel.
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**Pan Drag**

Move the view holding **Alt** while left-clicking and dragging anywhere in the time view. Movement is horizontal only in the track view, but unrestricted in the graph view.
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**Keyboard Shortcuts**

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**Punch Zoom**

Use the semicolon key ( **;** ) to zoom in to the playhead position or zoom out to see the full duration. Each key press toggles between close up and full view. Press **Shift + ;** to zoom in more by a factor of 4. The default punch zoom amount can be customized in the [preferences](https://axongenesis.gitbook.io/timeflow/user-guide/menus-and-shortcuts/preferences).&#x20;
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**Rapid Zoom**\
Use the plus ( + ) and minus ( - ) keys to zoom in or out incrementally centered on the playhead. Hold either key down momentarily to rapidly zoom in or out.
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**Fit Selected or Work Area**\
Fit the selected tracks and keyframes in view by pressing **Shift + F**. If nothing is selected, then it frames the Work Area if enabled.
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For a complete list see [Keyboard Shortcuts](https://axongenesis.gitbook.io/timeflow/user-guide/menus-and-shortcuts/keyboard-shortcuts).
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