JotterPad supports Fountain markup syntax. โ
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In-app Purchase : This feature requires Pro or Pro Cloud In-app Purchase. โ
Preview Fountain Syntax : Please ensure that the file is in .fountain extension in order to preview and edit texts in Fountain Syntax. โ
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Fountain Syntax โ
The Fountain syntaxes are as follows: โ
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Underlineโ
To underline, type _ before and after the words followed by space or return key. You can also click U button in toolbar to underline the words.โ
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Italicsโ
To Italicize, type * before and after the words followed by space or return key. You can also click "I" button in toolbar to italicize the words.โ
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Boldโ
To Bold, type ** before and after the words followed by space or return key. You can also click "B" button in toolbar convert texts to bold.โ
Title Page
Android:
Open the fountain file > tap menu icon โฎ > Properties.
iOS
Open the fountain file > tap menu icon โฆ > Properties.
Macโ
Select File > Properties > Input text appropriately.
Web
Open the fountain file > tap Properties.

For JotterPad Android v12 and below, add the Title Page at the start of the Fountain document. Information is encoding in the format key: value. Keys can have spaces, but must end with a colon. โ
Exampleโ:
Title:โ
_**BRICK & STEEL**_โ
_**FULL RETIRED**_โ
Credit: Written byโ
Author: Stu Maschwitzโ
Source: Story by KTMโ
Draft date: 1/20/2012โ
Contact:โ
Next Level Productionsโ
1588 Mission Dr.โ
Solvang, CA 93463
โ
Scene Headings โโ
Method 1: Click + button > Select Scene Headings > Choose INT. , EXT. , INT./EXT. or . > Input Location > Choose - , NIGHT , DAY , DUSK or DAWN > Select OK .โโ
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Method 2: โโType out EXT. or INT. to create a scene heading. โโIt is not case sensitive, although it is recommended to capitalise them for visibility. โโYou can also force a scene heading by inserting . before starting the line. โโ
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Exampleโโ:
EXT. FAMILY GARDEN โ DAY โโ
.JENNIFER POV โ
Characters
Characters can be created by first leaving an empty line, then typing entirely in uppercase and not leaving an empty line after it. โCharacter notations ( ) following their names on the same line can be in uppercase or lowercase.
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Method 1: Click + button > Select Character > Input Character name > Select OK.โ
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Method 2: Character names can be forced by putting a @ symbol before the name itself. This is useful for names that have lower case letters that need to be retained. โ
Exampleโ:
MOTHERโ
It's time for dinner boys!
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@Elaine (over the phone)โ
Did you hear about what Shannon did in school today?
Dialogue โ
A dialogue is any text that follows a Character or Parenthetical. โ
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Exampleโ:
DAD โ
Let's just get pizza today. โ
Parenthetical โ
Parenthetical is wrapped in parentheses ( ) and follow a Character or Dialogue. โ
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Exampleโ:
CARSON โ
(walking out the door) โ
Real vampires don't sparkle!โ
Transition โ
Method 1:โ
The transition phrase should be in all uppercase letters, and should end in TO:โ. Leave an empty line before and after the transition.
Method 2:
You can also force any line to become a transition by inserting a > symbol at the beginning.โ
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Method 3:โ
Click + button > Select Transition > Select any of the below transition: โ
CUT TO:โ
DISSOLVE TO :โ
FADE IN:โ
FADE OUT:โ
FADE TO:โ
FLASH CUT TO:โ
FREEZE CUT TO:โ
FREEZE FRAME:โ
IRIS IN:โ
IRIS OUT:โ
JUMP CUT TO:โ
MATCH CUT TO:โ
MATCH DISSOLVE TO:โ
SMASH CUT TO:โ
STOCK SHOT:โ
TIME CUT:โ
WIPE TO:
Syntax Prompt/Autocomplete โ
Heading Prompt
โTo reveal character dialogues, type in the . symbol. โ

Character Prompt โ
To reveal character dialogues, key in the @ symbol. โ
You can also use the same symbol to force a Character element into place. This is useful for Character names with lowercase letters. โ

Fountain Preview โ
The Editor renders the fountain script as you type. To change to read-only mode:
Android:
Press โ at the top left of the bar in editor.
iOS:
Click on the โฆ icon in the toolbar of the editor > Preview mode.
Mac & web:
Click on the ๐ Glasses icon found in the toolbar.
For JotterPad Android v12 & below, tap the glasses icon/pencil icon to turn on/off the Fountain preview. โ
Please Print to PDF to view the final formatted script.
โ
In-app Purchase : This feature requires Pro or Pro Cloud In-app Purchase. โ
Preview Fountain Syntax : Please ensure that the file is in .fountain extension in order to preview and edit texts in Fountain Syntax. โ
โ
Fountain Syntax โ
The Fountain syntaxes are as follows: โ
โ
Underlineโ
To underline, type _ before and after the words followed by space or return key. You can also click U button in toolbar to underline the words.โ
โ
Italicsโ
To Italicize, type * before and after the words followed by space or return key. You can also click "I" button in toolbar to italicize the words.โ
โ
Boldโ
To Bold, type ** before and after the words followed by space or return key. You can also click "B" button in toolbar convert texts to bold.โ
Title Page
Android:
Open the fountain file > tap menu icon โฎ > Properties.
iOS
Open the fountain file > tap menu icon โฆ > Properties.
Macโ
Select File > Properties > Input text appropriately.
Web
Open the fountain file > tap Properties.

For JotterPad Android v12 and below, add the Title Page at the start of the Fountain document. Information is encoding in the format key: value. Keys can have spaces, but must end with a colon. โ
Exampleโ:
Title:โ
_**BRICK & STEEL**_โ
_**FULL RETIRED**_โ
Credit: Written byโ
Author: Stu Maschwitzโ
Source: Story by KTMโ
Draft date: 1/20/2012โ
Contact:โ
Next Level Productionsโ
1588 Mission Dr.โ
Solvang, CA 93463
โ
Scene Headings โโ
Method 1: Click + button > Select Scene Headings > Choose INT. , EXT. , INT./EXT. or . > Input Location > Choose - , NIGHT , DAY , DUSK or DAWN > Select OK .โโ
โโ
Method 2: โโType out EXT. or INT. to create a scene heading. โโIt is not case sensitive, although it is recommended to capitalise them for visibility. โโYou can also force a scene heading by inserting . before starting the line. โโ
โโ
Exampleโโ:
EXT. FAMILY GARDEN โ DAY โโ
.JENNIFER POV โ
Characters
Characters can be created by first leaving an empty line, then typing entirely in uppercase and not leaving an empty line after it. โCharacter notations ( ) following their names on the same line can be in uppercase or lowercase.
โ
Method 1: Click + button > Select Character > Input Character name > Select OK.โ
โ
Method 2: Character names can be forced by putting a @ symbol before the name itself. This is useful for names that have lower case letters that need to be retained. โ
Exampleโ:
MOTHERโ
It's time for dinner boys!
โ
@Elaine (over the phone)โ
Did you hear about what Shannon did in school today?
Dialogue โ
A dialogue is any text that follows a Character or Parenthetical. โ
โ
Exampleโ:
DAD โ
Let's just get pizza today. โ
Parenthetical โ
Parenthetical is wrapped in parentheses ( ) and follow a Character or Dialogue. โ
โ
Exampleโ:
CARSON โ
(walking out the door) โ
Real vampires don't sparkle!โ
Transition โ
Method 1:โ
The transition phrase should be in all uppercase letters, and should end in TO:โ. Leave an empty line before and after the transition.
Method 2:
You can also force any line to become a transition by inserting a > symbol at the beginning.โ
โ
Method 3:โ
Click + button > Select Transition > Select any of the below transition: โ
CUT TO:โ
DISSOLVE TO :โ
FADE IN:โ
FADE OUT:โ
FADE TO:โ
FLASH CUT TO:โ
FREEZE CUT TO:โ
FREEZE FRAME:โ
IRIS IN:โ
IRIS OUT:โ
JUMP CUT TO:โ
MATCH CUT TO:โ
MATCH DISSOLVE TO:โ
SMASH CUT TO:โ
STOCK SHOT:โ
TIME CUT:โ
WIPE TO:
Syntax Prompt/Autocomplete โ
Heading Prompt
โTo reveal character dialogues, type in the . symbol. โ

Character Prompt โ
To reveal character dialogues, key in the @ symbol. โ
You can also use the same symbol to force a Character element into place. This is useful for Character names with lowercase letters. โ

Fountain Preview โ
The Editor renders the fountain script as you type. To change to read-only mode:
Android:
Press โ at the top left of the bar in editor.
iOS:
Click on the โฆ icon in the toolbar of the editor > Preview mode.
Mac & web:
Click on the ๐ Glasses icon found in the toolbar.
For JotterPad Android v12 & below, tap the glasses icon/pencil icon to turn on/off the Fountain preview. โ
Please Print to PDF to view the final formatted script.
Updated on: 28 / 04 / 2021