Final Draft 11.1.3 May 2026

Listen to your feature by going to Tools > Speech Control . Hearing your dialogue aloud can help you catch awkward pacing or typos.

Choose from the list of scripts and click New . This opens a blank document with pre-set margins and spacing for a standard feature film. 2. Basic Scene Construction Final Draft 11.1.3

Type "I" or "E" and press Tab to quickly select INT. (Interior) or EXT. (Exterior). Listen to your feature by going to Tools > Speech Control

After your heading, press Enter . This automatically places you in the Action element to describe visual details. This opens a blank document with pre-set margins

If you're working late, toggle Night Mode to reduce eye strain.

To "make a feature" in , you'll want to start with a blank screenplay template and utilize the program's automated formatting tools to keep your script industry-standard. 1. Start a New Feature Project To begin your feature-length screenplay: Go to the File menu in the top left corner. Select New from Template .