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I am trying to cut sections out of my audio file. I am using the selection tool, click on where I want to cut and drag to where I want to end cutting. I have tried scissors in editing bar, it does nothing. I have tried using delete key on my keyboard, or going to EDIT Remove audio cut or delete and ...

Thank you that's what I was doing wrong!

I am on Mac 10.6.8 I am trying to edit an mp3 file following the directions in the manual (to delete all but 10 sec). I put the selection tool where I want to start, then drag to the place I want to end the file. The track starts playing as soon as I use the selection tool. You are supposed to be ab...