You do need to import the files into audacity. If you hit Menu bar, the first menu is the "File menu." Arrow down to import. You have to give your file a name, or copy in the name if it already has one. Importing is somewhat quicker than exporting. Beyond this, I hope the tutorials can help. Don From: audacity4blind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:audacity4blind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of tony sweeney Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 4:43 AM To: audacity Subject: [audacity4blind] Gettin in to Usse Audacity Good day folk, I'd like to start using Audacity now but to start how do I get my audio files in to the programme or how to I start with Audacity then doing what I require? For example I want to cut some intros of applause from songss. Just to get started really and I can get the tutorials then. For example do I need to import files to start working? Tony Sweeney _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3162/5838 - Release Date: 05/19/13 No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3162/5838 - Release Date: 05/19/13