Help &
Shortcuts.
The Golden Rule
Just start typing. FiveDraft automatically identifies SCENE HEADINGS(if they start with INT. or EXT. or a dot `.`) and CHARACTERS (if typed in uppercase on a new line). Everything else defaults to ACTION.
Powered by our custom Ref-First Architecture, the editor bypasses standard React re-render cycles, ensuring zero-latency, lag-free typing even for 100+ page screenplays.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Cycle forward or backward through formatting types (Scene, Action, Character, Dialogue, Parenthetical, Transition, Note).
Create a new line. FiveDraft intelligently guesses the next type (e.g., Dialogue follows Character).
Instantly start a Parenthetical on a new line.
Toggle Zen Mode. Hides the interface so it's just you and the page. Press ESC to exit.
Open the Search & Replace bar to find and modify text in your script.
At the start of a line, merges content with the previous block.
Your Studio
Managing Projects
The Dashboard is your creative command center. From here, you can view all your masterpieces, create new scripts, and manage your library. Each script card provides quick actions to Rename, Duplicate, or Delete your work.
Cloud Sync: Every single keystroke is synced to the cloud in real-time. You can switch devices and your work will be waiting for you exactly as you left it.
Live Sharing
Cinematic Shared Pages
Share your script with others using the Share button. Viewers receive a polished, cinematic read-only screenplay link. They can comfortably read your script on any device, inspect character breakdowns, and print/export to PDF. Any edits you make in the studio are reflected instantly in real-time when they refresh.
Screenplay Library
Study & Analyze Classics
Explore our public Screenplay Library (available at /scripts). Browse a curated collection of famous screenplays, study their structure, and import them directly into your personal studio to practice editing and formatting.
Cinematic Workflows
Scene Roadmaps & Drag-Drop
Open the Scenes navigator in the sidebar to view your script’s road map. You can edit structural scene synopses and easily **drag & drop scenes** to instantly reorder entire sequences of your screenplay.
Dialogue Focus Mode
Select any character from the **Focus** dropdown in the toolbar to isolate their lines. The editor will automatically dim all other dialogues—the perfect tool for actors studying lines, table reads, and focused character revisions.
Inline Page Breaks
Write with a true sense of pagination. Visual inline page dividers automatically calculate and display page breaks in real-time in the editor, conforming strictly to physical page margins.
AI Insights & Analysis
Intelligent Pre-Production
Unlock deeper insights into your story with our integrated Gemini AI tools. Located in the editor toolbar, these tools analyze your draft to help you master your craft:
- Logline Generator: Distill your entire script into a compelling, market-ready one-sentence premise.
- Character Breakdown: Automatically list, analyze, and describe traits and roles of every character.
- Prop List Extraction: Generate an inventory of physical objects for production planning.
Note: Advanced AI analysis features are exclusive to Pro Studio subscribers. We also provide a free public standalone AI Logline & Premise Generator tool at /tools/logline-generator for rapid brainstorming!
Import & Export
Import existing work in Final Draft (.fdx), Fountain,PDF, or Text formats directly from the editor toolbar.
Download your script as a production-ready PDF with correct standard page numbers (starts numbering on the page following the Title Page). Pro users enjoy watermark-free exports and professional Final Draft (.fdx) formatting.
Fountain Syntax
FiveDraft supports standard Fountain formatting shortcuts:
- .INT or .EXT: Force a Scene Heading.
- @NAME: Force a Character name (useful for non-uppercase names).
- [[ Note ]]: Creates a script note.
- > TRANSITION:: Aligns text to the right for transitions.
Version History
Safe Backups
Never lose a draft again. Use the History tab to capture manual snapshots of your script. Restore any previous version at any time with a single click. Perfect for major rewrites or "what-if" scenarios (exclusive to Pro Studio subscribers).
Need more help?
If you're experiencing technical issues or have a feature request, feel free tocontact our support team.