StudioBinder allows you to format character names in your screenplay to maintain clarity and consistency throughout your script. This way readers and collaborators can easily identify and distinguish characters.
Note: StudioBinder allows you to format screenplay characters directly in the script editor. You can format them using the following hotkeys.
Mac: ⌥ + C - Character
PC: alt + C - Character
Name Reveal
When a character is introduced by their role (e.g., NURSE) and their actual name is revealed later in the scene (e.g., BETTY), update the character’s name accordingly.
Note: Use a combined name the first time they speak after the reveal.
Disguised Characters
When a character takes on a disguise (e.g., BATMAN), you can refer to them by the disguise alone, or combine their real name with the disguise using a slash.
Now that you understand best practices for formatting characters in a screenplay explore additional ways to format your script: