# Scrivener for iOS **URL:** https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/c/scrivener/scrivener-for-ios/14.md [Latest](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/tags.md) --- ## [Troubleshooting Dropbox and Sync Issues](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/troubleshooting-dropbox-and-sync-issues/34026)
**Author:** [@KB](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/KB)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/troubleshooting-dropbox-and-sync-issues/34026 "2026-04-07T01:11:08Z")
Hi all, For anyone having problems setting up Dropbox or getting Scrivener to sync between devices, we now have an in-depth guide available on our Knowledge Base which walks through all the basics of setting up and usin… --- ## [Troubleshooting Dropbox and Sync Issues](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/troubleshooting-dropbox-and-sync-issues/34024)
**Author:** [@KB](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/KB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/troubleshooting-dropbox-and-sync-issues/34024 "2016-07-21T09:43:21Z")
Hi all, For anyone having problems setting up Dropbox or getting Scrivener to sync between devices, we now have an in-depth guide available on our Knowledge Base which walks through all the basics of setting up and usin… --- ## [Best practice for operating without Internet](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/best-practice-for-operating-without-internet/154993)
**Author:** [@pam.mullen](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/pam.mullen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/best-practice-for-operating-without-internet/154993 "2026-11-01T07:41:18Z")
If I am out of Internet range when using Scrivener on iOS should I be backing up to a thumb drive or something like that? I’d hate to lost my work because I’m not sending to Dropbox. Thanks. --- ## [Scrivener and OLED displays](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-and-oled-displays/154966)
**Author:** [@ptram](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/ptram)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-and-oled-displays/154966 "2026-10-28T14:32:18Z")
Hi, Scrivener for iPad has no Composition mode, that is, it is lacking a mode where all the icons disappear, leaving only the text in edit on the display. Now, nearly all the iPads feature an OLED display. By their nat… --- ## [iPhone App - Use cases](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/iphone-app-use-cases/154416)
**Author:** [@amugford](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/amugford)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/iphone-app-use-cases/154416 "2026-10-26T12:49:19Z")
Hi there - I’m curious what people are using the iPhone app for? I like the idea of an iPhone app for ideas, etc. But I notice it hasn’t been updated in quite a while, so I’m just curious what people use it for. Thanks. --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [Export from scrivener ios to ao3](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/export-from-scrivener-ios-to-ao3/154838)
**Author:** [@TalysAlankil](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/TalysAlankil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/export-from-scrivener-ios-to-ao3/154838 "2026-10-05T13:10:24Z")
I use scrivener on both Mac and iOS for both original work and fanfiction. When working on Mac, I can just copy-paste fanfiction straight from the Scrivener editor into archiveofourown’s rich text editor and all the for… --- ## [Could project templates be added to scrivener for iOS?](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/could-project-templates-be-added-to-scrivener-for-ios/154837)
**Author:** [@MostlyShortfilms](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/MostlyShortfilms)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/could-project-templates-be-added-to-scrivener-for-ios/154837 "2026-10-05T10:12:40Z")
Hi, I‘m not sure if this has been asked before, but I couldn’t really find any post that’s exactly what I‘m asking. I think the scrivener version for iOS could be improved a lot if you could choose templates when start… --- ## [Non-scriptwriting projects defaulting to scriptwriting styles](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/non-scriptwriting-projects-defaulting-to-scriptwriting-styles/154817)
**Author:** [@RobSF](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/RobSF)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/non-scriptwriting-projects-defaulting-to-scriptwriting-styles/154817 "2026-10-02T16:34:27Z")
I decided to try a scriptwriting project in iOS Scrivener. Now, in all my other projects, the styles have changed to scriptwriting specs for their definitions. “Body,” for instance, is in Courier, with a left indent. Th… --- ## [Minor problem with the new UI](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/minor-problem-with-the-new-ui/154664)
**Author:** [@Rayz](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Rayz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/minor-problem-with-the-new-ui/154664 "2026-09-25T23:52:54Z")
Hello :waving\_hand:t5: Just opened up Scrivener on iOS, and it seems some changes in the new UI (iOS27) is making the button bar difficult to make out. --- ## [iCloud Sync for iOS](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/icloud-sync-for-ios/38238)
**Author:** [@wayofthefuture](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/wayofthefuture)\ **Replies:** 264\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 10:44am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/icloud-sync-for-ios/38238 "2026-09-05T10:44:40Z")
How is it that Scrivener just completely revamped its app, and in 2017 it still doesn’t support iCloud sync? Dropbox is a dying company, one that relies on unsecure root access to even work. As such, virtually every app … --- ## [Lack of letter and punctuation in my document on the iPad](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/lack-of-letter-and-punctuation-in-my-document-on-the-ipad/154490)
**Author:** [@StefRobin](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/StefRobin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/lack-of-letter-and-punctuation-in-my-document-on-the-ipad/154490 "2026-09-05T10:24:59Z")
Hello. When I open a text in the Scrivener on my iPad, I miss letters and punctuation. If I check my document on the Scrivener of my pc, everything is good. What should I do to correct this? I specify that I have synchro… --- ## [Adding scrivener iOS](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/adding-scrivener-ios/154515)
**Author:** [@joost](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/joost)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/adding-scrivener-ios/154515 "2026-08-24T13:34:24Z")
I have scrivener macbook. I want to add the IOS app. I have to buy that one? How to synchronise without dropbox? --- ## [Is Scrivener on iPadOs 26 with Dropbox working?](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/is-scrivener-on-ipados-26-with-dropbox-working/150725)
**Author:** [@bvg](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/bvg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/is-scrivener-on-ipados-26-with-dropbox-working/150725 "2026-08-24T03:39:30Z")
I‘m running scrivener on my ipad pro M1 and I‘m using Dropbox for sync with my mac … is it safe to update to iPadOs 26 already from a scrivener/dropbox point of view? thanks for any hints! --- ## [Excluding chapters from compile](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/excluding-chapters-from-compile/154474)
**Author:** [@Rayz](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Rayz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/excluding-chapters-from-compile/154474 "2026-08-20T17:04:12Z")
Quick question: is there any way of excluding chapters from the compilation on iOS/ipadOS? --- ## [Without WiFi](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/without-wifi/154469)
**Author:** [@pammm56](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/pammm56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/without-wifi/154469 "2026-08-18T21:13:39Z")
Where are Scrivener files kept on my iOS device? I’d like to back them up to a thumb drive until I can reconnect. --- ## [Keywords and Metadata](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/keywords-and-metadata/34262)
**Author:** [@igstudio](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/igstudio)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/keywords-and-metadata/34262 "2026-08-16T04:59:11Z")
It had been mentioned before that at this time there are no plans of adding keyword and custom metadata support to the iOS version, and yet I would like to express a deepest desire to have those… My chapters are folders,… --- ## [Synch failing between Mac & iPad](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/synch-failing-between-mac-ipad/154308)
**Author:** [@suzanimated](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/suzanimated)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/synch-failing-between-mac-ipad/154308 "2026-07-29T22:13:54Z")
Hello! I’ve already reviewed this post and tried to troubleshoot based on what it covers a few days ago. I followed the offical synch guide when I added Scrivener to the iPad. My iPad & Mac were synching back and forth … --- ## [Scrivener iOS - selecting documents to compile](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-ios-selecting-documents-to-compile/154300)
**Author:** [@glan](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/glan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/scrivener-ios-selecting-documents-to-compile/154300 "2026-07-25T05:14:49Z")
I have seen various answers to this, so would like to confirm. On iOS/iPadOS, are there multiple ways to designate which documents to compile? “Inspector - Document Settings” has the option: “Include in Compile” Is thi… --- ## [How do I create a sub-document in Scrivener for iOS?](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-sub-document-in-scrivener-for-ios/150073)
**Author:** [@Phileosophos](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Phileosophos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/how-do-i-create-a-sub-document-in-scrivener-for-ios/150073 "2026-07-23T19:40:05Z")
I like sub-documents a lot and use them all the time on macOS. And I normally do most of my writing there and only a little fiddling on iOS (really iPadOS on my iPad Pro), but now that my MacBook is too out of date to ru… --- ## [Working with an out-of-the-ordinary structure](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/working-with-an-out-of-the-ordinary-structure/154256)
**Author:** [@Rayz](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Rayz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/working-with-an-out-of-the-ordinary-structure/154256 "2026-07-22T18:24:55Z")
Hi there, Scrivenarians (yeah, that not a keeper :roll\_eyes:). I have this project structure: Chapter 1 (folder) Scene (text) Scene (text) Chapter 2 (folder) Subchapter 1(folder) Scene (text) Subcha… --- ## [Hiding Word Count And](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/hiding-word-count-and/34011)
**Author:** [@ljmclean](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/ljmclean)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/hiding-word-count-and/34011 "2026-07-15T16:10:46Z")
I’ve just had it for an hour figuring out my syncing routine, but I noticed the word counts on each page and I have an idea. When I’m writing I generally don’t look at the constant word count. In the app, I would like t… --- ## [PC Windows 10 syncing with iPad using OneDrive](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/pc-windows-10-syncing-with-ipad-using-onedrive/132620)
**Author:** [@DCBraymer](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/DCBraymer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/pc-windows-10-syncing-with-ipad-using-onedrive/132620 "2026-07-03T14:42:41Z")
I am using Scrivener 3 on my PC laptop/that I use as a desktop computer. I’d like to sync to OneDrive to use with my iPad. I tried Scrivener1 with Drop Box and iPad and had all kinds of problems with bad syncs. I even ga… --- ## [Index card title (and synopsis) size](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/index-card-title-and-synopsis-size/154090)
**Author:** [@Aydedee](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Aydedee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/index-card-title-and-synopsis-size/154090 "2026-06-20T15:18:29Z")
Hey, I tried to look for this in the forum, but (to my surprise) I didn’t find it. Sorry if it was. I’d like to reduce index cards font size on the iPad version. I saw that I can reduce the cards themselves by pinching,… --- ## [Making the mobile version as capable as the desktop version](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/making-the-mobile-version-as-capable-as-the-desktop-version/45933)
**Author:** [@xiaolung](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/xiaolung)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/making-the-mobile-version-as-capable-as-the-desktop-version/45933 "2026-06-19T17:20:27Z")
With iOS 13 coming out, there is a push to make iOS and Mac apps the same. Would really like Mac and iOS versions to be identical so all the features that we get on the Mac version would show up in iOS. Is L&L working on… --- ## [Support for named folders in the project list](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/support-for-named-folders-in-the-project-list/154074)
**Author:** [@Rayz](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Rayz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/support-for-named-folders-in-the-project-list/154074 "2026-06-19T16:47:13Z")
Hi :waving\_hand:t5: I have a lot of projects in Scrivener iOS/iPadOS which makes the project list page a bit difficult to manage. I wonder if it would be possible to support some sort of folder hierarchy in the project… --- ## [Allow .scomp files to understand other Text Styles](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/allow-scomp-files-to-understand-other-text-styles/154079)
**Author:** [@Rayz](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/Rayz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/allow-scomp-files-to-understand-other-text-styles/154079 "2026-06-19T11:00:25Z")
The formatting for text styles understand stuff like bold, italic etc., but fonts like SF Pro support other styles such as “light” and “thin”. As far as I can tell, these settings are ignored. Would be handy if .scomp u… --- ## [iPad update](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/ipad-update/153881)
**Author:** [@MrPimentel](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/u/MrPimentel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/ipad-update/153881 "2026-06-17T16:06:54Z")
Why haven’t we see an update for iPad in 2 years? [Next page](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/c/scrivener/scrivener-for-ios/14.md?page=1)