# Scrivener **URL:** https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/c/scrivener/6.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Undo button?](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/undo-button/154905)
**Author:** [@Gydancer](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Gydancer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/undo-button/154905 "2026-10-18T03:50:50Z")
When moving a body of text while editing, I inadvertently pasted it in the wrong location. Is there an undo button that can help get me back to my original doc? --- ## [Custom font not working properly (Windows \<-\> iOS sync)](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/custom-font-not-working-properly-windows-ios-sync/130550)
**Author:** [@AnimusAstralis](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/AnimusAstralis)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 12:36am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/custom-font-not-working-properly-windows-ios-sync/130550 "2026-10-18T00:36:14Z")
I’m trying to install Cambria font on iOS. I’ve tried both old methods (Fonts subfolder on Dropbox) and system-wide font installation (using FontCase app). The font itself seems to work fine, but after I edit project on … --- ## [Scrivener access to Mac system settings?](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-access-to-mac-system-settings/154885)
**Author:** [@Panaesthesia](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Panaesthesia)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-access-to-mac-system-settings/154885 "2026-10-16T21:07:15Z")
Is there a need for Scrivener to have access to my system settings on Mac? --- ## [Scriv 'Not responding' - 2 text files seem to be corrupt - how to access and retrieve the text?](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scriv-not-responding-2-text-files-seem-to-be-corrupt-how-to-access-and-retrieve-the-text/154893)
**Author:** [@Trees](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Trees)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scriv-not-responding-2-text-files-seem-to-be-corrupt-how-to-access-and-retrieve-the-text/154893 "2026-10-16T16:04:17Z")
Help! How to recover the text from these 2 seemingly corrupt text files, which are 2x of my novel chapters? I now can’t access either of them - or the rest of my project - as Scrivener crashes if I attempt it. I made a … --- ## [Tips for eBook, structure and format](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/tips-for-ebook-structure-and-format/154846)
**Author:** [@Knut](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Knut)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/tips-for-ebook-structure-and-format/154846 "2026-10-16T11:22:43Z")
Embarking on my first Scrivener project, I reach out to experienced users for advice. I hope this is not too broad for the forum. Here is my project: I am writing a “guide book” based on my ancestors’ whereabouts in Nor… --- ## [Hello from Brazil](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/hello-from-brazil/151856)
**Author:** [@fabio\_n\_biazetti](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/fabio_n_biazetti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/hello-from-brazil/151856 "2026-10-16T06:00:06Z")
Hello everyone. I’m not what you can call “a newcomer”, 'cos I’m already using Scrivener about two years almost. Although, there’s so much to learn from it. I’m a brazilian writer and poet. If you wanna to talk, plea… --- ## [Strikethrough in PDF](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/strikethrough-in-pdf/154891)
**Author:** [@greyling](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/greyling)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/strikethrough-in-pdf/154891 "2026-10-16T00:03:07Z")
I’m having a strange issue. I have a PDF that I imported into a Scrivener file, which I access on multiple computers using Dropbox. Both computers are on the same OS and the same version of Scrivener. One is a 2018 MacBo… --- ## [Scrivener Mac y portátil crome OS o windows](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-mac-y-portatil-crome-os-o-windows/154848)
**Author:** [@MERCE](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/MERCE)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-mac-y-portatil-crome-os-o-windows/154848 "2026-10-15T11:23:48Z")
Tengo una licencia Scrivener en un Mac y necesito saber que debo hacer o adquirir para utilizar el programa en un portátil crome OS o windows. --- ## [Right indent working on screen but not printing](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/right-indent-working-on-screen-but-not-printing/154879)
**Author:** [@sablesabot](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/sablesabot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/right-indent-working-on-screen-but-not-printing/154879 "2026-10-14T15:33:04Z")
New user here. Followed the directions to create indents. They are showing up on the screen but not printing out as shown, the right side ending up at the right of the page. I have been printing straight from the docu… --- ## [Drag & Drop in Linux](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/drag-drop-in-linux/154878)
**Author:** [@rflstfnk](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/rflstfnk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/drag-drop-in-linux/154878 "2026-10-14T12:12:01Z")
Hello everyone! I installed Scrivener on Linux (for now, on a virtual machine), and while everything works very well on Debian, Kubuntu, and openSUSE, I have one problem that makes the program unusable on Linux: the dra… --- ## [How to edit project metadata](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-to-edit-project-metadata/94383)
**Author:** [@RobLaRocca](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/RobLaRocca)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-to-edit-project-metadata/94383 "2026-10-14T04:05:58Z")
Hi, I’m new. Can a mod please move this if it’s in the wrong place? I can’t remember how to edit my metadata. I’m not seeing the description under Project\>Metadata settings Seems like I did something crazy to add that … --- ## [Need Help Compiling Book For First Time](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/need-help-compiling-book-for-first-time/154877)
**Author:** [@lgn2001](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/lgn2001)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/need-help-compiling-book-for-first-time/154877 "2026-10-13T23:32:14Z")
Hello, everyone! I hope that you’re doing well. My name’s Lucas, and I’m a 25-year-old writer living in Southern California. I’m currently trying to compile my novel for paperback publication, but I have no idea what I’m… --- ## [Workflow and Syncing between iMac and iPad](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/workflow-and-syncing-between-imac-and-ipad/154875)
**Author:** [@Julesmax](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Julesmax)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/workflow-and-syncing-between-imac-and-ipad/154875 "2026-10-13T21:07:59Z")
Hi everyone, I have been slowly making my way through all the forums, guides and discussions on what to use to sync projects between two devices. I am not a big fan of dropbox and while obviously there are also issues w… --- ## [Full-screen Split View broken: Scrivener won’t share the screen 50/50 (macOS 27.0.1, Scrivener 3.5.2)](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/full-screen-split-view-broken-scrivener-won-t-share-the-screen-50-50-macos-27-0-1-scrivener-3-5-2/154874)
**Author:** [@heydrew](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/heydrew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/full-screen-split-view-broken-scrivener-won-t-share-the-screen-50-50-macos-27-0-1-scrivener-3-5-2/154874 "2026-10-13T19:23:01Z")
Versions: Scrivener 3.5.2 (17487), direct download. macOS 27.0.1 (26A434). 2560×1440 display. What happens: When I put Scrivener in full-screen Split View with another app, Scrivener takes about 85% of the screen. The o… --- ## [Scrivener not responding (Windows 11) despite following advice re local drive etc](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-not-responding-windows-11-despite-following-advice-re-local-drive-etc/154864)
**Author:** [@Trees](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Trees)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-not-responding-windows-11-despite-following-advice-re-local-drive-etc/154864 "2026-10-13T16:28:28Z")
Help please! Am I missing something? I am still getting the ‘not responding’ and freezing on my project despite having followed the advice in the linked articles below, i.e. my ‘live’ project folder is now saved locally … --- ## [Tutorial: Running Scrivener 3.1.5.1 under Linux w/Wine 64bit WITH activation](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/tutorial-running-scrivener-3-1-5-1-under-linux-w-wine-64bit-with-activation/136046)
**Author:** [@rdewalt](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/rdewalt)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/tutorial-running-scrivener-3-1-5-1-under-linux-w-wine-64bit-with-activation/136046 "2026-10-12T18:55:04Z")
I originally posted this on my substack and linked it on Twitter/Bluesky/Reddit, and at the suggestion of @AmberV I am posting it here. I have been using Scrivener since the 1.x days, I’ve purchased it on every platform… --- ## [Theme Generator for Scrivener 3](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/theme-generator-for-scrivener-3/154818)
**Author:** [@jbaldwin](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/jbaldwin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/theme-generator-for-scrivener-3/154818 "2026-10-11T18:59:11Z")
I put together this little theme generator for anyone with the same version of Scrivener as I have. You have six base versions that you can tweak from, or you can completely randomize the theme. Below you can adjust … --- ## [How do I change the color of the icons on the editor toolbar - Scrivener 3 - Windows](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-color-of-the-icons-on-the-editor-toolbar-scrivener-3-windows/154861)
**Author:** [@Wraff](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Wraff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-color-of-the-icons-on-the-editor-toolbar-scrivener-3-windows/154861 "2026-10-11T07:20:48Z")
I’m looking for a way to increase the contrast of the icons on the various toolbars at the top of Scrivener. I like to use a dark theme and the icons (for instance for bookmark) on the editor toolbar do not have enough … --- ## [ARM support](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/arm-support/95127)
**Author:** [@pagardur](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/pagardur)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/arm-support/95127 "2026-10-11T01:51:11Z")
I know it’s maybe a bit early for this. Just being curious. While the macOS version is now a universal download suitable for Intel and Apple Silicon macs, I can see the Windows version is available as a 32- or 64-bit do… --- ## [Removing duplicate binder docs](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/removing-duplicate-binder-docs/154853)
**Author:** [@Mad\_Girl\_Disease](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Mad_Girl_Disease)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/removing-duplicate-binder-docs/154853 "2026-10-11T00:34:35Z")
I have a project where I’ve discovered that a number of files have an exact duplicate elsewhere in the project. I stumbled on the first few by accident. My suspicions aroused, I discovered the rest when I ran a duplicate… --- ## [Scrivener 3 Linux Porting — Initial Dependency Breakdown](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-3-linux-porting-initial-dependency-breakdown/154162)
**Author:** [@yaoyaozijing](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/yaoyaozijing)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-3-linux-porting-initial-dependency-breakdown/154162 "2026-10-10T12:08:46Z")
After reading @AmberV’s discussion in Please, release a native version for Linux again - #36 by AmberV, I took a look at the Windows installation of Scrivener 3 to identify what would actually be involved in a potential … --- ## [How to adapt the colour of the ruler](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-to-adapt-the-colour-of-the-ruler/154842)
**Author:** [@RevoTiLlor](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/RevoTiLlor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 8:04am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-to-adapt-the-colour-of-the-ruler/154842 "2026-10-10T08:04:50Z")
On MacOS 26, Scrivener, in dark mode, rendered the ruler with a black background and white settings. On MacOS 27, it’s the exact opposite. Is there a way to adjust the ruler’s colour? --- ## [My project is stuck on the loading screen and keeps crashing](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/my-project-is-stuck-on-the-loading-screen-and-keeps-crashing/154851)
**Author:** [@mistysparks](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/mistysparks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/my-project-is-stuck-on-the-loading-screen-and-keeps-crashing/154851 "2026-10-09T14:17:50Z")
I’m actually going to cry. Every time I open the project it comes up with a blank loading screen, and then shortly crashes after. I’m on IOS and I have no clue why does happens. I’ve tried everything, I created copies, … --- ## [iOS26 has broken my journaling app \[formatting buttons, highlights, "pencil" button, all non-functional\]](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/ios26-has-broken-my-journaling-app-formatting-buttons-highlights-pencil-button-all-non-functional/150720)
**Author:** [@AV8D](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/AV8D)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/ios26-has-broken-my-journaling-app-formatting-buttons-highlights-pencil-button-all-non-functional/150720 "2026-10-09T14:11:07Z")
Attempting to insert date and time in my running journal has failed: pressing the ‘pencil’ button, or any button in the keyboard toolbar, launches the menu briefly that then disappears completely, replaced by a white lin… --- ## [How to install and open Scrivener on Mac OS 27.0.1](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-to-install-and-open-scrivener-on-mac-os-27-0-1/154847)
**Author:** [@PaulBrit](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/PaulBrit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-to-install-and-open-scrivener-on-mac-os-27-0-1/154847 "2026-10-08T15:07:25Z")
I have recently purchased a new Mac running OS 27.0.1. For quite a few years I was using Scrivener on my old Mac, running OS Monterey. I have three books written, the final one is my memoir and I am about halfway through… --- ## [How do I change the width of a page?](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-width-of-a-page/154850)
**Author:** [@livy](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/livy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-width-of-a-page/154850 "2026-10-08T14:23:05Z")
Hello! I am working on a document in regular edit mode, not composition mode and I would like to change the width of the page size. Is there an option for this that is similar to what is available in composition mode to… --- ## [Formating chapter headings with folder section title (Part Heading)](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/formating-chapter-headings-with-folder-section-title-part-heading/154764)
**Author:** [@AKAKilroy](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/AKAKilroy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/formating-chapter-headings-with-folder-section-title-part-heading/154764 "2026-10-08T13:14:53Z")
Greetings, new Scrivener user here. And writing my first book. I am struggling with the formatting of chapter heading when I have a section of my book consisting of chapters which they are part of. I have my manuscript … --- ## [How do I view just one folder in a giant manuscript?](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-do-i-view-just-one-folder-in-a-giant-manuscript/154849)
**Author:** [@mytrae](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/mytrae)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-do-i-view-just-one-folder-in-a-giant-manuscript/154849 "2026-10-07T22:59:50Z")
How can I view a single folder in the binder? I want to focus and not be overwhelmed by the entire manuscript. Thanks --- ## ["Cannot create temporary copy for backup."](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/cannot-create-temporary-copy-for-backup/150684)
**Author:** [@kahaleohu](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/kahaleohu)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/cannot-create-temporary-copy-for-backup/150684 "2026-10-06T22:28:29Z")
Read another user had a similar problem, but no solution was mentioned and the thread died. I am working off of my local D: external drive, not a cloud service. “Cannot create temporary copy for backup.” “Temporary cop… --- ## [Dumb question on wiki links](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/dumb-question-on-wiki-links/154843)
**Author:** [@GoalieDad](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/GoalieDad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/dumb-question-on-wiki-links/154843 "2026-10-06T11:19:04Z")
Assume wiki links are removed if choose compile setting to remove remove all hyperlinks, but not clearly stated in the Manual. For people who use these and compile is that true? [Previous page](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/c/scrivener/6.md) [Next page](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/c/scrivener/6.md?page=2)