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# Copy and Paste Attributes

> Reuse volume, zoom, and color settings across multiple clips or layers instead of adjusting each one by hand.

Set the volume, zoom, or color on one clip the way you want, then copy those attributes and paste them onto other clips or layers instead of redoing the work each time.

## Getting Started

In Descript, **clips** refer to individual pieces of media on the timeline, such as audio, video, or image files, while **layers** refer to visual elements that can be overlaid on these clips, such as text or shapes.

1. Select your source clip or layer (either single-click with the [Select tool](/timeline/timeline-tools), or double-click with the [Range tool](/timeline/timeline-tools)).
2. Open the menu in the top left <img src="https://mintcdn.com/descript-5bf56f3f/3Cc57GbXKoHVrvhX/images/external/descript-28176478258829-d06b7767a4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=3Cc57GbXKoHVrvhX&q=85&s=c5c4a6e26a7ec5b474878796f764ce11" alt="" width="27" height="20" style={{ display: "inline-block", verticalAlign: "middle", margin: "0 0.125rem" }} data-path="images/external/descript-28176478258829-d06b7767a4.png" /> and select **Edit > Copy** to copy it, or press `Command + C` (macOS) or `Control + C` (Windows).
3. Select the destination clip, selection, or layer. If you would like to apply the effect to more than one, you can either press `Shift + Click` with the Select tool to select multiple, or select **Edit > Select All** to select all within the track or layer.
4. Select **Edit > Paste selected attributes** or press \`Command
   * Shift + V`(macOS) or`Control + Shift + V\` (Windows) to apply the properties.

<Note>
  **Where to Copy From Timeline vs. Scene Editor**

  Some attributes, like zoom and color corrections, must be copied from the **scene editor** as they pertain to visual adjustments. Other settings, such as volume or text style, can be copied directly from the **Timeline**.
</Note>

<Warning>
  **Limitations on Attribute Copy**

  Not all attributes can be copied between all clip or layer types. Current limitations include the inability to copy certain layer-specific settings between non-script elements.
</Warning>

| Attribute                                                     | Copy from                                                                 | Paste to                                                                  |
| ------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Gain + Speed                                                  | Script or Timeline selection                                              | Script or Timeline selection                                              |
| Size & Position Fill color Border color Stroke weight Opacity | Layer selection, either in the scene editor or the Timeline               | Layer selection, either in the scene editor or the Timeline               |
| Text styles + text size & position                            | Text/captions layer selection, either in the scene editor or the Timeline | Text/captions layer selection, either in the scene editor or the Timeline |
| Zoom level + Color adjustments                                | Layer selection in scene editor or Timeline                               | Layer selection in scene editor or Timeline                               |