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Get started in 30 seconds

Create a new document in Highland. Select the New button from the Welcome Screen or by selecting File > New (Command + N).

Just start typing.

Seriously, just type. Leave a blank line between paragraphs.

Writing dialogue? 

Type the character’s name in UPPERCASE. The line below it will become dialogue. 

If you have Live Margins turned on, Highland will automatically indent.

You never need to hit the Tab key. Just Return.

Need a parenthetical? 

Put it in parentheses.

Highland automatically recognizes scene headers like INT. and EXT, and also transitions like CUT TO:

To see a preview of what you’ve written, tap the Preview button or choose View > Go to Preview (⌘ Command + E)

Congratulations! You’ve just mastered 90% of screenwriting in Highland.

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