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Bring in a script
From Fountain, plain text or a PDF.
- Open the Script stageUnder the scenes, choose import.
- Paste, or choose a fileFountain, plain text or PDF. A scanned PDF has no text to read.
- Check the previewFix titles and text before anything is saved.
What it understands
| To get | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|
| A new scene | INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT | Every scene heading starts one. |
| A new act | # Act 2 | |
| A scene title | ## The kitchen | Optional. Otherwise the heading is the title. |
| A synopsis | = She finds the letter. | Right under a heading. |
| A title page | Title: The Last Bus | At the very top. Fills yours if it is empty. |
Cue names become characters. The script text is kept exactly as written.