Scrivener For Dummies

Examining the Scrivener Screen

The Scrivener screen has a few elements to it that might look different if you’re used to a traditional word processor’s screen. The major parts of the Scrivener interface (shown in this figure) include

• Menu bar: A collection of menus containing all of the commands available in Scrivener.

• Toolbar: The buttons on this bar are shortcuts for popular menu commands.

• Binder button: Click this button to view the Binder.

• Inspector button: Click this button to view the Inspector.

• Binder: Displays a hierarchical list of all the files in your project.

• Format bar: Contains shortcut buttons for common text and paragraph formatting commands.

• Header bar: Displays the title of the active document and provides shortcuts to several document commands.

• Inspector: Displays extra data about the active document.

• Editor: Where you view, write, and edit the active document.

• Footer bar: Provides additional information about the selected document, as well as shortcuts to several menu commands.

  

Using Scrivener Interface Keyboard Shortcuts

Keep your hands on the keyboard with these Scrivener keyboard shortcuts, all of which allow you to navigate the interface and access helpful project commands.

Working with Files Using Scrivener Keyboard Shortcuts

The keyboard shortcuts in this table give you quick access to some of Scrivener’s most helpful functions for working with files. Press these button combinations to make file changes, instead of clicking buttons on the toolbar or choosing options from the Scrivener menus.

Using Scrivener Keyboard Shortcuts for Formatting and Editing

Work quickly when formatting or editing your documents in Scrivener by using the keyboard shortcuts in this table. Want to make some text bold without using the toolbar? Need to find something in the document? These shortcuts can get it done.