Missing features

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

Export Selection and Export Multiple
In Audacity version 3.4.0, these options are now integrated into File -> Export Audio...
Join-clips line
In Audacity version 3.4.0, this functionality was removed. You can select multiple clips and right-click -> Join Clips (Ctrl+J) instead.
Audacity Wiki
The Audacity Wiki has been shut down.
You may find the information you were looking for in the following places:
Plugin downloads
Includes Generator and Effect plugins and the ACX check​
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Developer info
Bug tracker and code can be found on Github​
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Contributor info
Information for translators, testers, tutorial makers, forum helpers
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Changelogs
and Release Notes
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Help & Support
​Tutorials and the manual​
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Audio technology
on the Hydrogenaudio wiki (external site)
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A wikidump of the Audacity Wiki as of March 31, 2023 can be found in the Internet Archive. It can be accessed and worked with in the same way as Wikipedia's dumps. 
Device preferences
In Audacity version 3.3.0, the Device preference page has been renamed to Audio Settings.
Project Rate
In Audacity version 3.3.0, the Project Rate has been renamed to Project Sample Rate and moved into the Audio Setup button -> Audio Settings. For the purposes of exporting, Project Rate also can be found in the File -> Export audio dialog.
Cut, Copy and Paste buttons
The Cut, Copy and Paste buttons have been removed from the Edit Toolbar in version 3.2.0.
Audacity version 3.2.3 introduced the Cut/Copy/Paste Toolbar which is disabled by default.  Check View > Toolbars > Cut/Copy/Paste Toolbar to enable it.
Cut/Copy/Paste Toolbar
You can also access the Cut/Copy/Paste 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The Device toolbar has been replaced by the Audio Setup button in version 3.2.0.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.
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)
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. 

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