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# Previewing clips in the Source monitor

The **Source** monitor allows you to preview the media files.

1. In the **Project** panel, double-click a media file. The media file will open in the **Source** monitor.
2. To play a media file in the **Source** monitor, make sure the **Source** monitor window is selected. Then press the **spacebar** on your keyboard.

![Previewing a clip in the Source monitor.](/files/-MhZtEu0WypWoVl5h7-c)