Quick Guide: How to Use Markers on the PowerDirector Timeline

The fast version of using markers in PowerDirector.

Updated Oct. 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Steps

1Add a marker

Move the playhead to the spot you want to mark, then press M. Or right-click the ruler and choose Add Timeline Marker.

Pressing M adds a timeline marker to the ruler — Press M or use the ruler right-click menu.

The timeline ruler right-click menu with Add Timeline Marker highlighted

2Jump between markers

Hold Shift and press the left or right arrow keys.

Shift + arrows to navigate markers — Shift + arrows move between markers.

3Name and color the marker

Double-click the marker on the ruler to name it, add a comment, and pick a color.

A marker highlighted on the timeline ruler with a Double Click label

The Edit Marker window with the Name, Time, and Comment fields and the color swatches highlighted — Double-click to label and color a marker.

4Snap media to markers

With markers set, new media you drag in snaps to them automatically.

Media snapping to a marker — New media lines up with your markers.

5Add a clip marker

Select a clip and press M to add a marker that stays with that clip. Or right-click the clip and choose Clip Marker > Add Clip Marker.

Adding a clip marker — Clip markers stick to a specific clip.

The clip right-click menu with Clip Marker and Add Clip Marker highlighted

We tested these steps in PowerDirector 365 version 23.2 on Windows.

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