Quick summary
Adding a pause in Descript is done by inserting a gap clip directly onto your timeline, giving you precise control over silence duration in your audio or video project. This method lets editors fine-tune pacing without re-recording or destructive edits.
Steps
- Open your Descript project from the recent projects view.
- Navigate to the timeline where your audio or video is located.
- Right-click on the specific point in the timeline where you want to add the pause.
- Select "Add gap clip" from the context menu to insert a brief silence at that location.
- Adjust the duration of the silence by dragging the edges of the gap clip on the timeline.
