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Menu Bar

The menu bar sits at the top of the editor and gives you access to all of the editor’s core features. The options available will change depending on whether you’re working on a Novel, Document, or Screenplay.


ActionWhat it does
New → NovelCreates a new novel project.
New → DocumentCreates a new document project.
New → ScreenplayCreates a new screenplay project.
OpenOpens an existing project.
SaveSaves your current project.
ExportSaves your work as an external file. See Export Options below.
ImportBrings an external file into the editor. See Import Options below.
PrintPrints the current document.
ExitCloses the editor.

The formats available depend on your project type.

Novel & Document:

  • Formatted Text (.RTF)
  • Plain Text (.TXT)
  • PDF

Screenplay:

  • Plain Text (.TXT)
  • Formatted Text (.RTF)
  • PDF
  • Final Draft (.FDX)

Novel:

  • Formatted Text (.RTF)

Screenplay & others:

  • Fountain
  • Final Draft (.FDX)
  • Formatted Text (.RTF)

ActionWhat it does
UndoReverses your last action.
RedoRe-applies an action you undid.
CutRemoves the selected text and copies it to your clipboard.
CopyCopies the selected text to your clipboard.
PastePastes content from your clipboard.
Select AllSelects all content in the editor.
FindOpens the find bar to search within your document.
SettingsOpens the editor settings.

Use this to set the format type of the current block. A checkmark (✓) appears next to whichever type is currently active.

ActionWhat it does
Scene HeadingFormats the current block as a scene heading (slugline).
ActionFormats the current block as an action line.
CharacterFormats the current block as a character cue.
DialogueFormats the current block as a dialogue line.
ParentheticalFormats the current block as a parenthetical.
TransitionFormats the current block as a transition (e.g. CUT TO:).
Unformatted TextRemoves screenplay formatting from the current block.
Dual DialogueFormats the current block for two characters speaking simultaneously.

ActionWhat it does
ImageInserts an image into your document.
Table of ContentInserts a table of contents based on your headings.
Text BlockInserts a new text block.
LinkInserts a hyperlink.
TemplateInserts a pre-made content template.

ActionWhat it does
BoldMakes the selected text bold.
ItalicMakes the selected text italic.
UnderlineUnderlines the selected text.
Text Align → LeftAligns the current paragraph to the left.
Text Align → CenterCenters the current paragraph.
Text Align → RightAligns the current paragraph to the right.
Headings → Heading 1/2/3Applies a heading style to the current paragraph.
List → Bullet ListConverts the current paragraph into a bullet list.
List → Ordered ListConverts the current paragraph into a numbered list.
Text ColorChanges the color of the selected text. Choose from Purple, Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Teal, Green, or Black.
HighlightHighlights the selected text. Choose from Yellow, Green, Blue, Pink, Purple, Orange, or None to remove.
FontsOpens the font picker to change the typeface.

ActionWhat it does
ZoomAdjusts the zoom level of the editor.
Page ViewToggles a paginated view of your document.
ContinuousSwitches to a continuous scroll view.
Index CardSwitches to index card view for scene or chapter planning.
Full ScreenExpands the editor to fill your entire screen.
Word CountShows the word count for your document.

ActionWhat it does
Tool BarShows or hides the formatting toolbar.
ChaptersOpens the chapters panel to navigate and manage your chapters.
AI ChatOpens the AI assistant panel.
HistoryOpens the version history panel.
My PromptsOpens your saved AI prompts.
AI ModelsOpens the AI model selector.

ActionWhat it does
DocsOpens the full documentation site in a new tab.
Get StartedOpens the getting started guide.
AboutShows information about the app version.