Scrivener 3.0.3 (3032) (2025)

The Compile window ( Cmd + Option + E ) is the "output" engine.

You can export directly to .docx , .pdf , or E-book formats like .epub . Scrivener 3.0.3 (3032)

Hit Cmd + Shift + T to set a total word count goal for the book and a session goal for the day. A progress bar will change from red to green as you write. The Compile window ( Cmd + Option +

In version 3, you assign "Section Types" (like "Chapter" or "Scene") to your folders. This tells Scrivener how to format headings and page breaks automatically during export. Essential Shortcuts for 3.0.3 Split Screen Cmd + Option + Control + H (Horizontal) Full Screen (Composition Mode) Cmd + Option + F Add New Text Cmd + N Project Search Cmd + Option + F A progress bar will change from red to green as you write

This guide covers the essential setup and features to help you master the "Scrivener way" of writing. 1. Understanding the Three-Pane Interface

View your folders as a board of index cards. Each card represents a scene; moving a card on the board automatically moves the text in your Binder.

Don't start with a blank page; use the templates built into version 3.0.3.