Darkened adjustable section in timeline with a little "S" that pops up above it. What is it? Can I turn it off?

[user390096]

Does anybody know what that darkened adjustable section is in timeline with a little "S" that pops up above it? Is it important? Can I turn it off?

 

I find it annoying and can only get rid of it by sliding it's left handle to the very beginning of my project and then also sliding the right handle all the way to the left and then it finally disappears. Sorry I couldn't get an image of the "S" in my screen capture picture.

Edited July 8, 2020 by user390096

[HIBI]

The "S" means "(Area) Selection". It's respected in the case of Copy selected area and Split at selection, etc. If I remember correctly, you can not turn it off for now.

You can clear it with keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+Shift+A (anytime anywhere) or Shift+Esc (only when track view is active) or Clicking empty area in the clips pane.

Edited July 8, 2020 by HIBI

[user390096]

Thanx, I'll give it try when I get home.?

 

Back home and all 3 methods worked!

 

Thanx again HIBI?

Edited July 9, 2020 by user390096
Tried the suggestion and it worked

[Adam Grossman]

I never really understood why this was added to the product, I always find it annoying too, and the areas selected is already highlighted, so why do we need the green bar as well?