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# Can I use Scriptation as a notepad?

**Yes.** There are a few different ways to use Scriptation as a notepad.

### 1. Adding note paper to your script

Within [the Page Manager](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/what-is-the-page-manager-k7edhm/), use the [Add Pages](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-add-and-move-pages-mcsyk8/) tool to insert notepad paper from a variety of templates, colors, and sizes.

After making your selections and tapping **Add**, the pages are inserted at the beginning of your PDF.

|| 📝 NOTE: Added Pages is an [Industry Pro](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/what-is-scriptation-industry-pro-1jfjecg/) feature.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/addnotepadpages_1rvnx4p.jpeg =700x404)

### 2. Creating a dedicated notepad file

After adding the notepad pages, you can isolate them into their own document. Tap the [Sides](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-create-script-sides-in-scriptation-1rfarbu/) tool:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/img2be140b16f20-1_1hiag6t.jpeg =700x45)

Select your notepad pages and tap **Make**:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/imgb9d15f11b6a0-1_w8fptc.jpeg =700x291)

Give your new notepad file a name and choose a save location:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/img9d5a8df78135-1_18of5fr.jpeg =250x433)

The notepad opens in a new tab — toggle between it and your script.


### 3. Notepad and script side-by-side

Use iPad [Multitasking](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/using-multitasking-for-split-view-and-slide-over-on-ipados-1cdjrr6/) to run Scriptation alongside your favorite notepad app. 


# What's Next

[How do I transfer my notes?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-transfer-my-notes-1khpcd8/)
[What are Layers, and how do I use them?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/what-are-layers-and-how-do-i-use-them-1ozes9v/)
[What is Playback Mode?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/what-is-playback-mode-dg5uqr/)