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# Transcribe button greyed out (2025-12-28 18:13Z)

_**User (2025-12-29 06:12Z)**_

why does the 'transcribe in to out' grey out the transcribe button?

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_**Agent (model default, mode Agent)**_


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The "Transcribe in point to out point only" checkbox disables the Transcribe button if no in/out points are set in the sequence. Premiere Pro needs those markers to know what range to transcribe.

To fix:
1. Set an in point (press `I` or click the in point button)
2. Set an out point (press `O` or click the out point button)
3. The Transcribe button should become active

If you want to transcribe the entire sequence, uncheck "Transcribe in point to out point only" and the button should enable.

This is a prerequisite check: the feature requires in/out points when that option is enabled.

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_**User (2025-12-29 06:12Z)**_

I set an in to out point in my sequence, why does it say this

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_**Agent (model default, mode Agent)**_


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The error "The in out points set are invalid. Please ensure that in and out points lie within the sequence bounds" usually means:

1. **In/out points are outside the sequence bounds** — The in point is before the sequence start, or the out point is after the sequence end.
2. **In point is after the out point** — They’re reversed.
3. **Points are set on a different timeline** — They’re on a different sequence or the source monitor instead of the Program Monitor/Timeline.

**To fix this:**
- Make sure the sequence is active (click in the Timeline panel).
- Set the in point (`I`) after the sequence start.
- Set the out point (`O`) before the sequence end.
- Ensure the in point comes before the out point.
- If you set points in the Source Monitor, set them in the Timeline/Program Monitor instead.

**Quick check:**
- Look at the Timeline ruler: the in/out markers should be within the sequence’s visible range.
- If the sequence is empty or very short, ensure your points are within that range.

If it still fails, try clearing the in/out points (`Ctrl+Shift+X` or `Cmd+Shift+X`) and set them again directly in the Timeline.

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_**User (2025-12-29 06:12Z)**_

shift ctrl O normally clears out point. now, it just causes my cursor to do a brief loading icon. any conflicting hotkeys? I have powertoys installed, but it's not currently running.

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_**Agent (model default, mode Agent)**_


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`Ctrl+Shift+O` is being intercepted by another app or Windows. Checking what might be capturing it:


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<tool-use data-tool-type="search" data-tool-name="codebase_search">
<details>
                <summary>Tool use: **codebase_search** • Searched codebase "PowerToys keyboard shortcuts configuration settings" • **10** results</summary>
            
| File | Lines |
|------|-------|
| `.specstory/.what-is-this.md` | L25-68 |
| `.config/config.json` | L6 |
| `.gitignore` | L125 |
| `.specstory/.what-is-this.md` | L29 |
| `.config/GetStructDir.ps1` | L27-68 |
| `.config/GetStructDir.ps1` | L33 |
| `.cursorindexingignore` | L3 |
| `Renders/ZipSeqArchv.bat` | L44 |
| `Renders/UnzipSeqArchv.bat` | L42 |
| `.specstory/.gitignore` | L4 |

</details>
</tool-use>

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Likely causes for `Ctrl+Shift+O` being intercepted:

1. **PowerToys may still be active** — Even if not running, some modules can persist. Check:
   - Task Manager → look for `PowerToys.*.exe` processes
   - PowerToys Settings → Keyboard Manager → check if `Ctrl+Shift+O` is remapped

2. **Windows shortcuts** — `Ctrl+Shift+O` can open bookmarks in some browsers or trigger other system actions.

3. **Other software** — Check for:
   - Screen recording/streaming software (OBS, Streamlabs, etc.)
   - Gaming overlays (Discord, Steam, NVIDIA, etc.)
   - Clipboard managers
   - Other Adobe apps running

**Quick fixes:**
- **In Premiere Pro**: Edit → Keyboard Shortcuts → search for "Clear Out Point" and verify the shortcut is still assigned, or reassign it.
- **Temporary workaround**: Right-click the Timeline ruler → Clear Out Point, or use the button in the Program Monitor.
- **Check what's intercepting**: Use a tool like [SharpKeys](https://github.com/randyrants/sharpkeys) or Windows' built-in shortcut checker to see what's capturing the key combo.

**To test**: Try `Ctrl+Shift+O` in Notepad. If it does something there, another app is intercepting it globally.

Should I help you check PowerToys settings or find an alternative way to clear the out point in Premiere?

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_**User (2025-12-29 06:12Z)**_

ah, it's global, the loading pops up in cursor,too

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_**Agent (model default, mode Agent)**_


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Since it happens in Cursor too, it's a system-level hotkey conflict. Checking what's intercepting `Ctrl+Shift+O`:


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<tool-use data-tool-type="shell" data-tool-name="run_terminal_cmd">
<details><summary>Tool use: **run_terminal_cmd** • Run command: Get-Process | Where-Object {$_.ProcessName -like "*PowerToys*" -or $_.ProcessName -like "*powertoys*"} | Select-Object ProcessName, Id, Path</summary>

```bash
Get-Process | Where-Object {$_.ProcessName -like "*PowerToys*" -or $_.ProcessName -like "*powertoys*"} | Select-Object ProcessName, Id, Path
```

```


```
</details>
</tool-use>

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Checking for other keyboard-intercepting software and Windows shortcuts:


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<tool-use data-tool-type="shell" data-tool-name="run_terminal_cmd">
<details><summary>Tool use: **run_terminal_cmd** • Run command: Get-Process | Where-Object {$_.ProcessName -match "AutoHotkey|SharpKeys|KeyTweak|Hotkey|Keyboard|Shortcut"} | Select-Object ProcessName, Id</summary>

```bash
Get-Process | Where-Object {$_.ProcessName -match "AutoHotkey|SharpKeys|KeyTweak|Hotkey|Keyboard|Shortcut"} | Select-Object ProcessName, Id
```
</details>
</tool-use>

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The loading cursor suggests a system-level shortcut is being processed. Even if PowerToys isn’t running, Keyboard Manager settings can persist. Check:

1. **PowerToys Keyboard Manager** (most likely):
   - Open PowerToys Settings
   - Go to **Keyboard Manager**
   - Click **Remap a shortcut**
   - Look for any entry using `Ctrl+Shift+O` and remove it

2. **Windows Accessibility/System shortcuts**:
   - Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard → check for custom shortcuts
   - Settings → System → Clipboard (some clipboard managers use this combo)

3. **Browser extensions** (if a browser is open):
   - Some extensions can capture shortcuts globally

4. **Quick test**: Press `Ctrl+Shift+O` while no apps are focused (click the desktop first). If the loading still appears, it’s definitely a system-level shortcut.

**Temporary workaround for Premiere**: Use the menu: **Sequence → Clear Out Point**, or right-click the Timeline ruler.

Want help checking the PowerToys config file directly, or do you want to open PowerToys Settings to check Keyboard Manager?

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