Does deselecting the padlock icon /Sync Cursor,

Man I could have used that tip last night *before* I applied all the borders!

Thank you, I'll will try to remember that as well.

I treat the Sync Cursor like I do Auto Ripple.
That is, it stays off unless I need it and then it gets enabled, used and disabled immediately afterward.

I treat the Sync Cursor like I do Auto Ripple
And I'll do the same Mike!

I agree complete with Mike on this. Mine is ALWAYS off. If I get to a case where I need it, I simply click it twice. As soon as it's turned on, my cursor in the effect box syncs with the timeline. I then immediately turn it back off.