Stop Premiere Pro from Pasting to the Wrong Track | Track Targeting Guide

Confused by track targeting in Premiere Pro? Learn how to finally take control of your timeline! In this tutorial, I’ll show you what track targeting actually is, why clips sometimes paste to the wrong track, the shortcut that overrides track targeting (and how to fix it fast), and simple tips to make Premiere Pro more predictable and stress‑free. If you’ve ever wondered why your paste commands ignore track targets, or why Add Edit is cutting the wrong track, this video will clear it up. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 What Is Track Targeting in Premiere Pro? 01:15 Copy/Paste Behavior with Track Targeting 02:55 Precision Editing with Track Targeting 03:15 Common Frustration: Paste Not Following Track Target 03:58 Fixing the “Paste to Same Track” Shortcut 05:16 Thanks for Watching!