# Envelopes and automation in Reaper
Open volume envelope with v.
Open pan envelope with p.
Open envelope for last-touched FX parameter with w.[^2]
You can also open these lanes with the envelope manager window.[^1]
Open take volume envelope with opt+v.
Ctrl+shift to drag points horizontally.
[[Easy automation in Reaper]]
[[Automation modes in Reaper]]
[[Automation items in Reaper]]
Double-click an envelope track panel to select all points.
Right-click in the FX window to copy FX and automation.
Toggle show/hide all active automation envelopes with opt+e.
In the envelope manager, click Learn to use a MIDI controller to automate the parameter. You can also modulate with an LFO and add the parameter to the TCP or MCP.[^1]
In the envelope manager, you can also use the filter bar to search for a parameter.[^1]
Right-click the window to set default options for the window.[^1]
Use the Context drop-down to show what is represented in the window. The envelope manager can work for items, adjusting pitch, volume, and item FX.[^1]
[^1]: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJlKtUJNi_E)
[^2]: [7 Tips for Automation in REAPER](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIfREHJ77Qc]