To change the name Scriptation gives your default Layer, set your Author name under Settings → General. New documents on this device will use it. For documents you've already opened, rename the Layer directly.

A descriptive name helps collaborators know whose notes they're looking at when you share Layers through Live Layers or Layer Export.

Set your Author Name

1. Tap the three-dot menu (⋯) at the top right and choose Settings;
2. On the General tab, tap the Author name field and type a new name;
3. Tap Save.

Scriptation adds 's Notes to your Author Name when it creates the default Layer — for example, Alex's Notes.

Rename the default Layer in an existing document

1. Tap Layers on the Top Toolbar;

2. Tap the three-dot menu (⋯) in the Layers panel and select Edit;

3. Tap the Layer name, type the new name, then tap OK.

What's Next

How do I rename my layers?
What are Live Layers, and how do I get set up?
How do I share layers with my team?

Updated on: 15/10/2026