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@@ -409,4 +409,31 @@ To help you keep track of your assets, Studio allows you to apply custom
colors and notes to time bars. Right-click on a time bar and choose
either \b {Change Time Bar Color} or \b {Change Time Bar Text}.
+\section2 Playback Control
+
+\image Studio-Toolbar-Playback.png
+
+These commands control the playhead, making it easier to preview
+animations and slide transitions without leaving Studio.
+
+\list
+\li
+ The \b{Rewind} command sets the playhead to time 0.
+\li
+ The \b{Stop} command stops any playback.
+\li
+ The \b{Play} command starts advancing the playhead in realtime,
+ previewing animations on elements. The \b{Play Mode} for the
+ current slide is honored, possibly looping or ping-ponging playback,
+ or causing Studio to switch to an new slide when the end time for the
+ current slide is reached.
+\li
+ Holding down the space bar temporarily enables playback while held
+ down. Releasing the spacebar returns the playhead to its previous
+ time, allowing you to repeatedly hold down space to preview an
+ animation.
+\li
+ Pressing the Enter key will start playback. Press Enter again to stop
+ playback.
+\endlist
*/