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How do I use custom colors with Auto-Highlight?

To give a character any color you like, open the Auto-Highlight sidebar, tap the character's color dot, then tap the multi-color dot to open the custom color picker. Custom colors go beyond the 16 color presets.

📝 NOTE: This video shows an older user interface and some of the exact steps may have changed.

📝 NOTE: Custom Colors is part of Scriptation Industry Pro.

Choosing a Custom Color

Tap the Highlight icon on the Top Toolbar to open the Auto-Highlight sidebar (if it isn't showing, tap the + at the end of the centered tools);

Tap the color dot next to a character's name;

Tap the multi-color dot to open the custom color picker;

Pick a color from the grid, the color wheel, or the sliders (RGB, HSB, or greyscale);

Tap anywhere on the script page to apply it. Tap again to hide the sidebar.

Custom colors also work in Playback Mode. To change the default 16-color palette instead, see How do I change the Auto-Highlight color presets?

📝 NOTE: A custom color isn't saved to the character — if you turn the character's highlight off, it resets. To keep a color across scripts, see How do I save colors for characters with Auto-Highlight?

What's Next

What is Auto-Highlighting?
How do I save colors for characters with Auto-Highlight?
How do I change the Auto-Highlight color presets?
Why isn't Auto-Highlight recognizing my character names?

Updated on: 15/10/2026

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