Spell Check
Catch typos and spelling errors as you write.
Enabling Spell Check
Toggle spell check on or off via Edit > Spell Check.
When enabled, misspelled words are underlined with a red squiggly line in the editor.
Fixing a Misspelled Word
- Right-click on the underlined word.
- The context menu shows spelling suggestions at the top.
- Click a suggestion to replace the misspelled word.
Custom Dictionary
Screenplays often contain character names, fictional places, and invented terms that aren't in the standard dictionary. You have two options for handling these:
- Add to Dictionary — Right-click the word and select Add to Dictionary. The word will never be flagged again across all your projects.
- Ignore — Right-click and select Ignore to skip this word for the current screenplay only. Ignored words are saved per document — they persist between sessions, so you won't be asked about the same word again in this screenplay.
Per-document vs. global: Add to Dictionary adds the word globally (applies to all scripts). Ignore adds the word to the current screenplay's ignore list only. This is useful when a word is correct in one script (e.g., a character name) but shouldn't be whitelisted everywhere.
Tip: Add your character names to the dictionary early on. This keeps the spell checker from flagging them throughout your script and lets you focus on real typos.
When to Use Spell Check
Some writers prefer to write freely first and check spelling later. Others want real-time feedback. OpenDraft supports both approaches:
- While writing: Keep spell check on to catch typos as they happen.
- After writing: Turn it off while drafting, then enable it for a proofreading pass.