(Help With Compile) Scenes Showing Up As Chapters, Edit Chapter Text?

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Hey there. Couple of things…

  1. How do I remove the titles I used for my Scenes from the final product when I compile?

I’d like to keep the titles in the left hand menu for my reference when editing and all, but when I go to compile it not only puts the Scene’s title in there but it’s registering my Scenes as Chapters for some reason (and yes, I already checked by right clicking on each Scene to make sure my Section Type’s are correct - my Scenes are indeed labelled as Scenes, it’s just when I go to compile they somehow show up as Chapters in the final doc which is frustrating).

It’s doing this, and I don’t like it:

  1. I’m also wondering if it’s possible to use roman numerals for Chapters (and Parts for that matter)? And/or if it’s possible for the title to be on the same line.

I’d prefer it auto-filled it like so:

Not sure what Scrivener’s limitations are with this sort of thing but I thought I’d check. It’s not a big deal if I ultimately have to edit this manually in the end. Just wanted to check because I am new to the software! 8)

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Hi,

  1. The way each section is formatted (and whether titles are included or not) is determined by Section Layouts in Compile. In Compile, click on “Assign Section Layouts…” and pick a different layout that doesn’t use titles for your “Scene” Section Type.

  2. For Roman numerals and run-in head titles, you will need to create a custom Compile Format if you have not done already. You would use <$r> as the auto-numbering tag for Roman numerals in the “Title Options” area of the Section Layout in the Compile Format settings, and you would tick “Insert title as run-in head” in that same area.

All the best,
Keith

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Thank you. I’ve tinkered with it a bit more so it’s looking better now. Still not 100% sure how a lot of things work but I’m sure I’ll adapt eventually. :wink: