How do I edit out the middle of a video clip?

I am used to shortening a movie clip on either end, but don't know how to cut out a portion in the middle. Please help me. Thank you.

Hello Miriam Griggs
There are a few ways you can do that. Check out the  page below and it will layout the multiple ways to trim clips, even the stuff in the middle.
Trim, split, and move clips
http://help.apple.com/imovie/mac/10.0/#movf8b8fc9b2
Regards,
-Norm G.

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