Writing Panel
The Writing Panel is used to edit and review rundown text, notes, prompter content, and story-related information without leaving the production surface.
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What you will learn
- How the panel supports editorial work inside Director.
- How prompter text relates to rundown items.
- How operators can prepare text while preserving live control.
Recommended workflow
- Open the Writing Panel from the rundown controls.
- Select the item or story to review.
- Edit text, notes, or prompter content as needed.
- Save or close the panel before relying on keyboard shortcuts.
Buttons, fields, and controls
| Control | What it does | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Open Writing Panel | Displays the writing interface. | Use when preparing presenter text or notes. |
| Close | Closes the panel. | Use to return focus to live controls. |
| Prompter text | Text sent to Prompter and Cuecards. | Use for presenter scripts. |
| Notes/comments | Internal production notes. | Use for operator or editorial context. |
Best practices
- Keep prompter text concise and formatted for reading aloud.
- Use notes for production instructions that should not appear as spoken text.
- Close active text fields before using keyboard shortcuts.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Shortcuts stop working | Focus is inside a text editor. | Click outside the editor or close the panel. |
| Prompter text is missing | The item has no prompter text or the wrong item is On Air. | Open the item modal and verify text. |
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