How do you navigate Scrivener? At first glance, you might think the Binder is the only way to get around. Laura Bergells shows you other useful techniques—as well as how to reorient yourself if you get totally lost.
- [Instructor] My favorite way of navigating Scrivener…is to use the binder.…I can click around on documents in any order.…Skip around.…Don't have to be in order.…Every time I click on one,…a new document opens up in the editor.…I want you to notice two things that happen…when I navigate this way.…One, whatever I select in the binder highlights in blue.…And two, whenever I select a document in the binder…while I'm in editor mode,…the text for that document shows up to the right.…
If I decide I want to work on this particular document…I can click in it and simply start writing or editing.…And when I did that, look at the binder again.…The binder highlight isn't blue anymore, it's dark gray.…This means I'm not actively navigating…using my binder.…Think of that dark gray highlight as a visual cue.…It shows you where you are in the project as you work,…but the binder isn't the only way to navigate.…Let's explore two other ways.…Take a look at the header area of this document.…
First make sure your header is turned on.…
Author
Laura Bergells
Released
11/20/2017- Navigating the interface
- Creating a new project
- Merging documents
- Keeping track of characters and locations
- Exploring writing tools
- Managing footnotes, comments, and annotations
- Reviewing project and text statistics
- Exporting files
- Compiling as an ebook using presets
- Tips for sharing your work
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 3s
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1. Navigate Scrivener
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Tour the interface3m 35s
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Open an existing project2m 38s
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Customize the toolbar2m 35s
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Navigation tips3m 29s
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2. Plan a New Project
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Create a new project3m 47s
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Import files1m 35s
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Split long documents3m 29s
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Merge documents3m 3s
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Save and back up your work3m 16s
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3. Research Your Project
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Use the research folder2m 59s
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Use the scratchpad2m 41s
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Use the name generator2m 26s
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4. Write Your Project
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Write in composition mode2m 56s
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Set correction preferences3m 18s
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Work with images1m 49s
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Insert tables2m 9s
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Explore writing tools1m 33s
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5. Review and Edit Your Project
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Use search2m 32s
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Find and replace words2m 19s
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Use Revision mode2m 25s
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Fix common formatting issues3m 27s
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6. Share Your Work
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Export files2m 45s
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Compress your project1m 22s
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Share on social media1m 41s
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Print your project2m 37s
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Create a table of contents2m 35s
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Conclusion
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Next steps35s
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