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# How do I change the slate format?

The [Lining Toolkit](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-use-lining-tools-pzb2l3/) can automatically generate slates in 3 popular number formats:

* **Alphabetical (American)**: 1, 1A, 1B, etc.;
* **Numerical (British, UK, Scandinavian)**: 1, 2, 3, etc.;
* **Decimal (Continental European)**: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.

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

|| 📝 NOTE: This video shows an older user interface but the instructions are still accurate.
${frame}[Slate Numbering](https://www.loom.com/embed/9125393e441241d98eaecdf83a7ea105)

##### From Settings (Scriptation 6.0+)

1. Tap the **three-dot menu** (...) at the top right, then tap **Settings**;

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/0/8/1/60818aeea8717000/menusettingspng_1niu489.png =300x429)

2. Tap the **Annotations** tab;
3. Under **Slate Numbering**, tap the icon for the format you want to use.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/0/8/1/60818aeea8717000/settingsannotationsliningnumbe_1urh0uc.png =600x426)

##### From the Lining menu

1. Tap **Lining** on the [Top Toolbar](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/an-overview-of-the-top-toolbar-i5y1y8/):

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/0/8/1/60818aeea8717000/toptoolbarlining2png_ikb0he.png =400x71)

2. Tap the **...** at the top of the window, then select **Settings**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/0/8/1/60818aeea8717000/liningmenu-copypng_1dpkaip.png =300x233)

3. Tap the icon for the format you want to use.

|| 📝 NOTE: Changing the slate format only affects future slates — already-generated slates keep their existing format.

# What's Next

[How do I use Lining tools?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-use-lining-tools-pzb2l3/)
[How do I generate multi scene lining?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-generate-multi-scene-lining-1lawh7k/)
[How do I export my Lining (i.e. to an editor)?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-export-my-lining-ie-to-an-editor-lbt324/)