Quick Formatting, Shortcuts & Keystrokes Guide

The basic script flow for Arc Studio will feel familiar if you’re moving over from another screenwriting software like Final Draft.

Typing int., ext. or i/e. turns an Action element into a Scene Heading.
In the Scene Heading, hit Tab to go from the location to the time of day.
Hit Return to go from a Scene Heading to an empty Action element below it.
Hit Return to go from an Action element to another Action element below it. Or you can customize your script flow to go from an Action to a Character element.
Tab switches you between an empty Action element and an empty Character element.
Tab takes you from the completed Character element to a Parenthetical. Return takes you from the Character to Dialogue.
Return takes you from your Parenthetical to your Dialogue.
Return takes you from Dialogue to another Character element. Or you can customize your script flow to go from Dialogue to an Action element.

[Note: Use Ctrl instead of Cmd if you’re working in Windows.]

`CMD` + `1`	Makes current element a Scene Heading
`CMD` + `2`	Makes current element an Action element
`CMD` + `3`	Makes current element a Character element
`CMD` + `4`	Makes current element a Parenthetical
`CMD` + `5`	Makes current element a Dialogue element
`CMD` + `6`	Makes current element a Shot element
`CMD` + `7`	Makes current element a Transition element

Use CMD + K to search all commands and shortcuts.

To use the AI Research Assistant, type CMD + K and type your question, then hit CMD + R

Use CMD + F to search all aspects of your current project, including the Script, your Notes, the Stash, your Alternates, and the Plot Board.

Click here for a list of all keyboard shortcuts.