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Descript: Importing text into the Teleprompter

Demo summary

The video shows three ways to add text to the Descript teleprompter: pasting copied text, typing directly into the window, or importing a document file.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the teleprompter window to view the blank state options
  2. Paste copied text from a script, Word document, or email directly into the window
  3. Type your script manually into the teleprompter interface
  4. Click the 'import from script' underlined text to browse your computer
  5. Select a file, such as a .doc file, to import the text directly

Options

  • Paste text from external sources like Word or email
  • Type script directly into the teleprompter
  • Import a document file from your computer

All demos from “Beginner's Guide to Descript's Teleprompter

  1. 0:341:07Accessing the Descript TeleprompterThe creator demonstrates how to open the teleprompter window from within a Descript project by navigating through the record feature and clicking the teleprompter icon.DescriptAI Video Recording
  2. 1:501:22Importing text into the TeleprompterCurrentThe video shows three ways to add text to the Descript teleprompter: pasting copied text, typing directly into the window, or importing a document file.DescriptAI Video Recording
  3. 5:040:47Mirroring Teleprompter textThe creator shows how to use the vertical and horizontal mirror buttons in Descript to flip text for use with physical teleprompter hardware.DescriptAI Video Editor
  4. 8:090:57Resizing and positioning the Teleprompter windowThe creator demonstrates resizing the teleprompter box to minimize eye travel and moving it to the top-center of the screen to stay close to the camera lens.DescriptAI Video Recording
  5. Watch “Beginner's Guide to Descript's Teleprompter” →

AI Video Recording

  1. 0:341:07Accessing the Descript TeleprompterThe creator demonstrates how to open the teleprompter window from within a Descript project by navigating through the record feature and clicking the teleprompter icon.Learn Descript with Ross
  2. 1:501:22Importing text into the TeleprompterCurrentThe video shows three ways to add text to the Descript teleprompter: pasting copied text, typing directly into the window, or importing a document file.Learn Descript with Ross
  3. 8:090:57Resizing and positioning the Teleprompter windowThe creator demonstrates resizing the teleprompter box to minimize eye travel and moving it to the top-center of the screen to stay close to the camera lens.Learn Descript with Ross
  4. 17:350:52Creating a screen recording layoutThe video shows how to position a webcam overlay in a circle and flip the image before saving the configuration as a reusable screen recording layout.Learn Descript with Ross