Revision Mode & Track Changes
Mark revisions and compare script versions visually.
Revision Mode
Revision Mode is a production tool used when a script goes through multiple drafts after being distributed to the production team. Enable it via Tools > Production > Revision Mode.
When Revision Mode is active, any edits you make are visually marked in a configurable color. This lets production crew quickly see what has changed in the latest revision.
Industry convention: In professional production, each revision round uses a different color paper (white, blue, pink, yellow, green, goldenrod). Revision Mode helps replicate this workflow digitally.
Track Changes
Track Changes compares your current script against a previously checked-in version, showing what has changed inline:
- Green highlighted text — New text that was added
- Red strikethrough text — Text that was deleted
Viewing Track Changes
- Go to File > Versions > Track Changes Since Last Check-In to compare against your most recent check-in.
- Or go to File > Versions > Compare with Version to choose a specific version to compare against.
- The editor shows inline diff highlighting. Additions appear in green, deletions in red strikethrough.
- You can continue editing while viewing changes.
How the Diff Works
Track Changes uses a sophisticated word-level diff algorithm:
- It compares at the block level (each screenplay element is a block) and then at the word level within changed blocks.
- Unchanged blocks are shown as-is.
- Changed blocks show exactly which words were added, removed, or changed.
Comparing Versions
To compare any two versions of your script:
- Make sure you have at least one checked-in version (via File > Versions > Check In).
- Use File > Versions > Compare with Version and select the version to compare against.
- The diff view shows all changes between that version and your current script.
Tip: Check in your script before sending it for review. When you get feedback, make your changes, then use Track Changes to see exactly what you've modified before sharing the new version.