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Shortcuts, templates, characters, and collaboration in the editor.

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What formatting shortcuts are available?

Press Tab to cycle through element types (Scene Heading, Action, Character, Dialogue, Parenthetical). Use Ctrl+Enter to create a new scene.

Can I use custom templates?

Yes. Pro, Master, and Enterprise users can create custom templates from the Templates menu. Save your preferred formatting, margins, and element styles for reuse.

Managing characters per project

List characters with GET /api/characters?projectId=YOUR_ID; the project must belong to you or you get a 404. Use this to keep a per-project character roster alongside your screenplay.

Commenting and @mentioning collaborators

GET and POST /api/collaboration/comments on a screenplay you own. Comment bodies support @mentions, which notify the mentioned user, and bodies are scanned for abuse before saving. Ownership is enforced per screenplay.