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, Read Mode allows you to temporarily change the font and the size of the display, to optimize the view for reading.

Start by touching or clicking the Read icon in the Top Toolbar.

NOTE that if the Read icon isn't showing in the Top Toolbar, click the plus sign on the right side to show additional icons. While there, you can also choose Customize and drag the Read icon towards the top to make it a regular part of the Top Toolbar.

Touch or click the Settings icon...


...to open the Settings sidebar. In this screenshot, the script is in its original Courier Prime and it's sized at 20pt. Touch or click Font Type...


...to display the list of available fonts:


Choose another font and then click the left-pointing arrow at the upper left to return to the Settings window. In this screenshot the font has been changed to System Default and the font size has been increased to 22pt with the slider:


Click onto the page to dismiss the sidebar. Note that if the view is switched back to Annotate mode, the script will be in Courier Prime again.

What's Next

How can I enable Two Page view?
How do I transfer my notes?
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Updated on: 20/02/2025