Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro is all about control—over your visuals, your audio, and your timeline flow. But if you’re not using the Audio and Video Track Toggle buttons, you’re missing a trick that can save time and elevate your workflow.
In my latest video, I walk you through how to enable or disable video and audio track toggles in Premiere Pro—and more importantly, how they can improve your editing experience.
Why You Should Use Them
Let’s break down how toggles can make a difference:
- Avoid Accidental Edits
Disable audio or video track toggles if you don’t want them affected during timeline changes. - Cleaner Pacing During Multicam or Layered Editing
Target just the active camera angle or video layer without messing up other tracks. - Faster Workflow
Instead of locking and unlocking tracks repeatedly, simply toggle them on/off for specific edits. - Smarter Audio Syncing
Want to drop in a new visual but retain your carefully mixed audio? Disable the audio track toggle and drop in your replacement seamlessly.
How to Enable or Disable Them
To enable or disable a track toggle:
- Go to the timeline.
- On the left-hand side, locate the “V1, V2” (video) and “A1, A2” (audio) toggles.
- Click to activate or deactivate them (they’ll highlight when enabled).
When toggled off, the track is ignored for certain edit operations like paste, insert, overwrite, etc.
It’s a small button—but it carries big weight when you’re juggling multiple elements across a complex edit.
Final Thoughts
Sometimes the smallest Premiere Pro features make the biggest impact—and enabling or disabling your audio/video track toggles is one of them. It’s a simple yet powerful way to stay organized and efficient during high-pressure edits.
