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.

Shortcuts

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

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.