Logic Comp , original audio file length?

Hi I'm new to the L8 Comping function, I recorded 2 take's of a file and before recording the second i shortened the length of take 1. The problem that has risen is that i cannot change the length of take 1 now it is part of a comp track...... wherever i move the mouse it just stays as part of the comp function not the bracket with a triangle in (length adjuster) function i need. Does anyone know how to get around this ?
MC

Unpack the comp by clicking and selecting the option from the arrow on the upper right of the comp, then adjust the region to it's original length...
Re pack the take folder by highlighting both regions and selecting Region > Folder > Pack Take Folder at the top of the arrange window.
Hope this helps...

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