Hi,

As of now, CapCut (PC and mobile versions) does not support automatic scrolling of the timeline during playback — this is a known limitation and a common request among users, especially for those editing longer videos.

Unfortunately, there is no direct "auto-scroll" setting or button in CapCut that automatically keeps the playhead centered or in view during playback, like you might find in some other professional video editing software.

Workarounds:

While there’s no toggle to enable auto-scrolling, here are a few options to deal with the issue:

1. Zoom Out on the Timeline:

   • Reduce the zoom level so more of your timeline fits on screen. This reduces the need for scrolling during playback.

   • On PC: Use the slider at the bottom of the timeline or press Ctrl + Mouse Scroll.

   • Zoom In and Play: If you are sufficiently zoomed in, the timeline might start to move to keep the playhead in view. This isn't a consistent "auto-scroll" but rather a behavior when highly zoomed.

2. Pause and Manually Scroll:

   • As you're already doing, you'll need to manually scroll the timeline using the horizontal scrollbar at the bottom of the timeline or by dragging the timeline itself.

   • Temporarily pause the playback when the playhead reaches the edge, scroll to reposition, and resume.

3. Use Shorter Sequences:

   • Split your project into smaller segments, edit each one, and then combine them later.

4. Keyboard Shortcuts for Jumping:
   • Spacebar (Double-Tap): Try double-tapping the spacebar to see if it can jump the view to the playhead's current position. While not true auto-scroll, it can save you from constantly dragging.
   • Alt + Scroll Wheel: On PC, holding Alt and using the mouse scroll wheel can sometimes help move the timeline horizontally.

The dedicated auto-scrolling feature you're looking for is absent in CapCut's current design. Many users share your desire for this functionality, and it's a frequent request in the community. For now, you'll need to rely on the manual scrolling or quick jumps to keep track of your playhead.

Feature Request:

If this feature is crucial to your workflow, you can submit a feature request directly within the CapCut app:

• PC: Click the feedback icon (usually a speech bubble with a question mark) in the upper-right corner.

• Mobile: Go to Settings > Help > Feedback.

• Mail: [email protected]

CapCut developers do listen to user feedback, and a feature like timeline auto-scroll is relatively standard in other video editors (like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve), so it may be added in future updates.