What does clicking and dragging the CTI allow a user to do?

Clicking and dragging the Current Time Indicator (CTI) allows a user to preview a sequence of the video. The CTI serves as an important tool for navigation within the timeline, enabling users to scrub through the footage and see how the project looks at different points in time. This functionality is crucial for editing because it helps users assess the timing and flow of their sequence by allowing them to play back clips directly from the timeline.

While manipulating clips or adjusting audio levels may relate to editing tasks, these actions involve different tools and methods within the editing software's interface. Accessing additional settings typically does not require dragging the CTI, as that is more a matter of using menu options or right-clicking on elements within the timeline. Thus, the primary role of the CTI is to facilitate immediate video previewing as users edit their projects.