Missing features

This page lists features which got removed from Audacity, as well as their replacements.

Cut, Copy and Paste buttons
The Cut/Copy/Paste buttons have been removed in version 3.2.0. You can access the functionality in the following ways instead: 
Right-click the selected audio and choose Cut/Copy/Paste
In the Edit menu, choose Cut/Copy/Paste
Use shortcuts: 
Ctrl+X is cut (Cmd+X on macOS)
Ctrl+C is copy (Cmd+C on macOS)
Ctrl+V is paste (Cmd+V on macOS)
Device toolbar
Look of the device toolbar
The Device toolbar has been replaced by the Audio Setup button in version 3.2.0. However, you can re-enable it via View -> Toolbars -> Device Toolbar.
Time Shift Tool
Audacity's Time Shift Tool has been removed in version 3.1.0. It got replaced by drag handles at the top of every clip. You now can time-shift audio without having to switch into a special mode. 
Zoom Tool
The Zoom Tool has been removed in version 3.2.0. All of it's functionality can be accessed via the Zoom buttons, or via Ctrl+Scroll (Cmd+Scroll)

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