Read Mode is a customizable, hands-free way to read and hear scripts without swiping or turning pages. It’s perfect for table reads!

NOTE that the script readback feature is not available in the free version of Scriptation. For more information on upgrading to Industry Pro, click HERE.

To begin a Read session, simply tap on the Read icon on the Top Toolbar:



The top toolbar icons and the Annotation toolbar are hidden and the Read controls are now onscreen.

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.

Settings

At the top left is the Settings gear; click this to display the Read Settings sidebar:

Click Narrator to set up the voice that will read specified parts of the script. There are options to adjust its speed, pitch, volume, language, region and voice.



TIP: For information on getting enhanced voices onto your device, which we strongly recommend, click HERE.

NOTE that when you select a narrator, those voice settings will be used for Read, Rehearse and Record modes.

In Read mode, the entire script will be read by the Narrator; if you want to use specific voices for your characters you can do this in Rehearse and Record modes.

Choose the font size with the slider and the font in which you want your script to be displayed:



In the Settings section you can choose what’s shown: Off is hidden, View is displayed and Voice is displayed and read aloud:



NOTE that unlike the choice of narrator, the selections you make in Read Mode for the font / font size and which elements are to be off / viewed / voiced are not used in Rehearse or Record modes.

TIP: Typical settings to hear a script read aloud would be Scene Headings, Action Lines, Character Names and Dialogue set to Voice and all others set to View.

The Auto-Highlight icon…



…opens a sidebar in which you can select certain paragraph types to be highlighted different colors. At the bottom are icons for selecting what parts of a character / dialogue set will be highlighted:



At the bottom left, adjust the speaking rate / scroll speed with the slider; left is slower and right is faster.

At the bottom center, mute and unmute the reading by clicking the speaker icon.

At the bottom right, rewind to the previous scene, start / pause or skip to the next scene with the control icons.



To exit Read Mode, click the X at the upper right corner.

What's Next

How can I change the font in Read Mode?
How do I transfer my notes?
What are Bookmarks and how can I use them?

Updated on: 29/10/2024