How to Add a Pause in Descript
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Pause in Descript: step-by-step guide
Open your Descript project.
Make sure you're on the timeline where your audio or video is located.
Right-click on the part of the timeline where you want to add the pause.
Select "Add gap clip". This will insert a brief silence/ gap at that location.
You can adjust the duration of the silence by dragging the edges of the silent clip on the timeline.
Quick answer: To add a pause in Descript, open your project, go to the timeline, right-click the desired location, select Add gap clip, and adjust the duration by dragging the edges of the silent clip.
About this Descript tutorial
Insert silence into your audio or video timeline by adding a gap clip in Descript and adjusting its duration. This guide shows how to add a Pause in Descript in 5 steps, starting with "Open your Descript project" and finishing with "You can adjust the duration of the silence by dragging the edges of the silent clip on...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Descript interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add a Pause in Descript?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Descript data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Descript. Related guides: How to Add a Speaker in Descript, How to Add Background Music in Descript and How to Add Captions in Descript. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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