The Help menu or ribbon contains commands for features that assist you manage the program:
Search
Type into the search and be directed to what you're looking for (any feature or tool will be highlighted on the menu).
Get Support
Opens the computer’s default web browser to Final Draft's customer support page.
Submit Feedback
Opens the computer’s default web browser to Final Draft's feedback page, where the user can suggest changes or enhancements to Final Draft products. Final Draft customers are encouraged to submit suggestions on how the program can be improved.
Learn
Opens the computer’s default web browser to the Learn page on the Final Draft website. This page offers articles, tutorials and videos all geared to help you learn and get the most out of Final Draft.
Final Draft User Guide
Opens the web page on which Final Draft user guides can be accessed.
What's New
Contains details about new features in Final Draft 13.
Final Draft 13's new features are demonstrated in this video:
Idea to Draft Tutorials
Guided tutorials for using the Beat Board, Outline Editor and script page to write various script types like screenplay, teleplay, and stageplay.
Sample Scripts
Sample outlines and scripts are available for beginner writers:
This User Guide refers to Tangle and Moss, a sample project at various stages of writing and production.
- Tangle and Moss - Outline represents a script in its beginning stages, when the writer is working on the broad strokes of the story. It is not tagged.
- Tangle and Moss - Script represents a working draft of a script. It is tagged for story and character structures and arcs.
- Tangle and Moss - Shooting Script represents a script that is being or will shortly be produced. It has been scheduled and budgeted and distributed to cast and crew. It is tagged for production breakdown.
Checks for Updates
Enables / disables the option to query the Final Draft server to determine whether a newer version of Final Draft 13 is available for download. If a newer version is available, it can be downloaded for free.