# Changing the duration of a dissolve or audio fade

1. In your sequence, [zoom in](https://github.com/jjloomis/adobe-premiere-pro-basics-home-edition-mac-os/tree/24c10d9e684373ed41ce1d9e51da3bd3bd68432d/importing-and-working-with-media-files/zooming-in-and-out.md) on the dissolve or audio fade you'd like to change. 
2. Double-click the dissolve or audio fade. A duration box will appear. 
3. Enter a new duration for the dissolve or audio fade. **Note**: The duration time format is: Hours;Minutes;Seconds;Frames. By default, dissolves and audio fades are one second long.
4. When finished, click **OK**.