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  • Importing and Opening Scripts in Scriptation
    Import PDF scripts from email, cloud providers, or anywhere else into Scriptation — on iPad, iPhone, or Mac.Popular
  • An Overview of the Annotation Toolbar
    Learn about all of Scriptation's Annotation tools.Popular
  • What is the pricing / cost for Scriptation? Is there a free trial?
    Explore Scriptation's offerings - Core Features, Industry Pro, Team, Team Studio, and Enterprise - to find which is best to optimize your workflow.Popular
  • What is Scriptation Industry Pro?
    Learn about all of Scriptation Industry Pro's advanced features for industry professionals.Popular
  • What is Scriptation?
    Scriptation is a script annotation app designed by film and TV professionals specifically for production.Popular
  • How do I save my files?
    After making notes in my script, how do I save?Some readers
  • Is Scriptation available for Mac?
    Can you use Scriptation on a laptop or desktop computer?Some readers
  • I purchased Industry Pro. How do I activate it on all of my devices?
    Why don't my Industry Pro features work on my other devices?Some readers
  • An Overview of the Top Toolbar
    The Top Menu is your main access point to Scriptation's features and functions.Some readers
  • Where are my files stored? (iPad, iPhone)
    Scriptation stores files locally by default in its "On my iPad/iPhone" directory. You can also connect Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, or OneDrive for cloud storage.Few readers
  • Using the Apple Pencil on iPad
    Scriptation works great with Apple Pencil on iPad — handwriting, drawing, palm rejection, and pressure-sensitive lines. Here's how to pair an Apple Pencil and use it in Scriptation.Few readers
  • An Overview of the Settings Menu
    Explore your options for customizing the look and feel of Scriptaton.Few readers
  • How to Hide/Find the Top Toolbar
    Maximize your workspace by hiding the Top Toolbar — tap any empty area of the page to toggle it on or off.Few readers
  • How to Hide/Find the Annotation Toolbar
    How do I access the Annotation Toolbar?Few readers
  • How do I search for a word or phrase?
    Search for / find keywords within script text and text annotationsFew readers
  • Getting a new iPad
    Move Scriptation to a new iPad. Use Apple's Quick Start or iCloud Backup to migrate your files and settings, then re-activate your Industry Pro, Team, or Team Studio subscription.Few readers
  • Where can I find Scriptation tutorials and classes?
    Scriptation offers free video tutorials on YouTube and paid Pro Series classes taught by Emmy®-winning directors. Here's where to find each.Few readers
  • Importing and Converting Images to PDF in Scriptation
    Scriptation can import JPG and PNG images and automatically convert them to fully annotatable PDFs. Here's how on iPad, iPhone, and Mac.Few readers
  • Does Scriptation offer a trial?
    Yes — Scriptation offers a free two-week, full-featured trial. After the trial ends, your selected subscription (monthly or annual) starts automatically unless you cancel.Few readers
  • Can I use Scriptation to write scripts?
    No — Scriptation isn't a writing program. It's a suite of tools for working with scripts after they've been written: marking up, annotating, organizing notes, and preparing for production.Few readers
  • In-App Notifications... what are they and where can I find them?
    Scriptation's Notification Center is where you'll find updates about new releases, features, events, surveys, and other ways to engage with Scriptation. Here's where to find it.Few readers

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