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How do I change the font in Playback Mode?

Since Scriptation is an annotation program, it isn't possible to change a PDF's font after it's been imported. In a film or television script, the font is usually in the Courier family. However, Playback Mode presents your script in a separate, customizable view where you can temporarily change the font type and size to optimize the display for reading aloud or rehearsing.

📝 NOTE: This setting only affects how the script appears in Playback. Your underlying PDF — including page count, layout, and the script's actual font — is unchanged. Exit Playback Mode and you'll see the original Courier formatting.

Changing the Font

Touch or click the Playback icon on the Top Toolbar to enter Playback Mode;

Touch the gear icon in the top-right corner to open the Playback Settings tab;

Under Display, you'll find two font-related settings:

Font type — Choose the font Scriptation uses for playback (default: Courier Prime);
Font size — Set the playback font size (default: 20).

✅ TIP: There's also an Overlay setting under Display that controls how the line being read is visually emphasized — choose Highlight (grey highlight around the line) or Fade (default — slightly dims everything except the current line). See the Playback section of An Overview of the Settings Menu for the full list.

What's Next

What is Playback Mode?

An Overview of the Settings Menu

How can I enable Two Page view?

How do I auto-scroll through my script?

Updated on: 28/05/2026

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