Can I use Scriptation as a notepad?
Can I use Scriptation as a notepad?
Yes! There's a few different ways you can use Scriptation to help you take notes.
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Adding Note Paper
Within the Facing Pages tool, use the Add Pages tool to insert notepad paper from a variety of templates, colors and sizes.
After making your selections, and tapping Add, the pages will be inserted in the beginning of your PDF.
NOTE: Facing Pages is an Industry Pro feature.
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Creating a dedicated notepad
After adding the notepad pages, it's easy to isolate those pages into their own document.
Start by tapping the Sides tool.
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Then select your notepad pages, and tap Make.
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You'll be prompted to give your new notepad file a name, and then a location to save it.
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The notepad will then open up in a new tab, and you can toggle between it, and your script.
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Want your Notepad and Script side by side?
Use iPad Multi-tasking to work in Scriptation - simultaneously with your favorite notepad app. In this example. we're using Apple's native Notes to share the screen!
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What's Next
How do I Transfer my notes?
What are Layers and how do I use them?
What is Reader Mode?
Updated on: 14/02/2025
Thank you!