To delete a frame in Adobe Animate, you can select the frame(s) and use the menu command or the context menu.
Deleting frames is a common task when refining the timing and content of your animation. Adobe Animate provides straightforward methods to remove unwanted frames or sequences of frames from your Timeline.
Methods for Removing Frames
You can easily remove a single frame or a sequence of selected frames using one of two primary methods:
Method 1: Using the Edit Menu
This method involves navigating through the main application menus.
- Select the Frame(s): In the Timeline, click on the specific frame you want to delete. To select a sequence of frames, click the first frame, then hold down Shift and click the last frame in the sequence.
- Access the Menu: Go to the menu bar at the top of the screen.
- Select Remove Frame: Choose Edit > Timeline > Remove Frame.
Method 2: Using the Context Menu
This method is often quicker as it involves right-clicking directly on the Timeline.
- Select the Frame(s): In the Timeline, click on the specific frame you want to delete. To select a sequence of frames, click the first frame, then hold down Shift and click the last frame in the sequence.
- Right-Click: Right-click (on Windows) or Control-click (on Macintosh) directly on the selected frame or sequence of frames in the Timeline.
- Select Remove Frame: From the context menu that appears, select Remove Frame.
Both methods achieve the same result: the selected frames are removed from the Timeline.
What Happens After Deleting?
As stated in the documentation, when you use the "Remove Frame" command:
- The selected frame(s) are completely removed.
- The animation shifts to fill the gap left by the removed frames.
- Surrounding frames remain unchanged. This means no keyframes or content in frames before or after the deleted section are affected.
Summary of Methods
Here's a quick overview of the two ways to delete frames:
| Method | Steps |
|---|---|
| Edit Menu | 1. Select Frame(s) 2. Go to Edit > Timeline > Remove Frame |
| Context Menu | 1. Select Frame(s) 2. Right-click (Win) or Control-click (Mac) 3. Select Remove Frame |
Choosing which method to use is largely a matter of personal preference and workflow. The context menu method is generally faster for single frame deletions.
Deleting frames helps streamline your animation, remove unnecessary pauses or movements, and refine your project's overall timing.
