Format Text Style

We understand that different font style can help you visually organize your script and emphasize certain elements. You can apply these styles either to specific line types (Scene Headings, Action, Dialogue, etc.) or to selected text within a line.

Learn more about how to format your screenplay.

For All of a Line Type

This will apply the formatting to all of the lines in the script that are designated as the selected line type (Scene, Action, Character, Dialogue, etc.).

Select Customize > Format
From the Line Types drop-down menu, select the line type you wish to affect
Select the formatting option(s) you would like
1. Bold
2. Italic
3. Underline
4. Uppercase

To alter text color, please see Change Text Color.

Format Line Types Menu:

For a Selection of Text

This will affect only the selected text.

Select Format > Text Style
Select the desired formatting option(s)
1. Bold Cmd/Ctrl+B
2. Italic Cmd/Ctrl+I
3. Underline Cmd/Ctrl+U
4. Strikethrough Alt/Option+Cmd/Ctrl+X
5. Uppercase Cmd/Ctrl+/
6. Lowercase Cmd/Ctrl+\
7. Superscript
8. Subscript

Remove Text Style Formatting

For All of a Line Type

This will remove the formatting for all of the lines in the script that are designated as this line type.

Select Customize > Format
From the Line Types drop-down menu, select the line type you wish to affect
If toggled on, click the formatting option(s) you would like to remove to toggle them off
1. Bold
2. Italic
3. Underline
4. Uppercase

For a Selection of Text

This will remove the formatting for only the selected text.

Select Format > Text Style
If checked, click the formatting option(s) you would like to remove to uncheck it
1. Bold Cmd/Ctrl+B
2. Italic Cmd/Ctrl+I
3. Underline Cmd/Ctrl+U
4. Strikethrough Alt/Option+Cmd/Ctrl+X
5. Uppercase Cmd/Ctrl+/
6. Lowercase Cmd/Ctrl+\
7. Superscript
8. Subscript