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[Command] Delete (Extract) Replace w/ Gap [Shortcut] Delete Forward Delete [UI Icon] N/A [Description] 
Pressing the Delete key will extract the selection from the Timeline. Pressing the Forward Delete key (Fn+Delete on a laptop) will lift the selection and replace it with a gap clip.
Final Cut Pro X Shortcuts - The Big Cheat Sheet - The Beat: A Blog by PremiumBeat
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